Success and its aftermath

Encourage the Good

Feeling that we have nothing left to give puts us in a vulnerable position. It is tempting to respond to the aftermath of intensity with escapism, addiction, indulgence, self pity or anger.
I am thankful for the reminder that my perspective is skewed by many factors and that the way I see things can be warped and distorted. We need restoration, rest and reset.
This may be obvious to us when things have been tough but it is also to be expected after times of growth and encouragement. After our greatest highs we are often at our most vulnerable. This can be true not only of the most significant events in our lives but in the rhythms of our year, month and week. We need to take care of ourselves and watch out for each other.