Carrying or Carried?

"HE who is being carried does not realize how far the town is." - Nigerian Proverb.

Undeniable truth.  And, perhaps there's some wonderful security in this message.  The fact that someone may lift your burdens some helps lighten the load of daily stress.  Enter the world of philanthropy.  Stemming from the abundance mentality, this is indeed an immeasurable gift.

But, the simple challenge in this statement, is the introspective search of "What am I contributing?".  And, balancing the opposite argument,  "What am I being carried toward and not realizing it?"

As we work our way into the season of giving - Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hanukkah, are you carrying or being carried?  How does this extrapolate into other areas of your well being?  Are you carrying someone else's stress?  Are you carrying your own needlessly because you won't let go?  Are you fully carrying your own health?  Is the "town" light years away or is it headed your way like an on-coming train?

A very personal issue, I won't say too much.  But, in moving toward the hustle and bustle of the next 2 months, think about your status.  Where are you headed?   If the year has gotten ahead of you, stop being carried.  Take a breath and a step in the direction of your health...even if that means carrying less of someone else's need for the sake of your own.  As you reduce your stress level, you may also be helping them realize how far the town is.