I once heard the question asked- would it be easier for you to let your feet be washed or to wash someone else's feet? I think it has become very hard for Americans to let someone else wash their feet. It can be hard to be a good receiver, but if the help is needed and it also brings the giver joy to help, then it sounds like asking for help is a very good thing. Thank you for this reminder.
I love this series, Cheyenne, and hope you turn it into a book!
I would add that you are not obligated to accept help that you don’t need. If you ask for a ride and someone shows up with a casserole that looks lovely but turns your stomach, don’t feel bad about tossing it. Sometimes people have a hard time listening rather than doing.
A book is definitely my long-term goal! Thank you for the encouragement.
And that is an important point - which I may make into the topic of another installment because some people really don’t listen to what you need, only what THEY think you need. You don’t owe it to anyone to eat that casserole!
I once heard the question asked- would it be easier for you to let your feet be washed or to wash someone else's feet? I think it has become very hard for Americans to let someone else wash their feet. It can be hard to be a good receiver, but if the help is needed and it also brings the giver joy to help, then it sounds like asking for help is a very good thing. Thank you for this reminder.
Oh such an applicable question. And there are many cultural layers to the answer for sure. Thank you for sharing!
I love this series, Cheyenne, and hope you turn it into a book!
I would add that you are not obligated to accept help that you don’t need. If you ask for a ride and someone shows up with a casserole that looks lovely but turns your stomach, don’t feel bad about tossing it. Sometimes people have a hard time listening rather than doing.
A book is definitely my long-term goal! Thank you for the encouragement.
And that is an important point - which I may make into the topic of another installment because some people really don’t listen to what you need, only what THEY think you need. You don’t owe it to anyone to eat that casserole!