Rescuing the Rescuer

Thursday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Rescuing the Rescuer]( Sometimes the motivation to help others may be an extension of a deep desire to heal a wounded part of ourselves. Some people seem called to help others, often from early on in their childhoods. They respond to the needs of family members, strangers, or animals with an impressive selflessness. While these caregivers can appear to have very few needs of their own as they focus on rescuing, helping, and healing others, there are few people who are truly able to sustain this completely giving lifestyle. The vast majority have needs that lie beneath the surface, unmet. In these cases, their motivation to help others may be in service to a deep desire to heal a wounded part of themselves. They need the kind of love and attention they give on a daily basis to those around them. For any number of reasons, they are unable to give themselves that love, so they give it to others. This does not mean that they are not meant to be helping others, but it does mean that they would do well to turn some of that helping energy within. One problem with the constant caregiver is that the individual can get stuck in the role, always living in crisis mode at the expense of inner peace and personal growth. Until the person resolves their own inner dramas, they play them out in their relationships with others, drawn to those who need them and often unable to acknowledge their own needs. In the worst-case scenario, they enable the other person’s dilemma by not knowing when to stop playing the rescuer and allow the person to figure it out on their own. However, if the rescuer finds the strength to turn within and face their own needs, they can become a model of empowerment and a true source of healing in the world. Some signs that you or someone you love may need to rescue the rescuer within are inner burnout from overgiving, underlying resentment, an inability to admit to having needs of one’s own, and an unwillingness to be vulnerable. Help comes when we allow ourselves to admit we need it, acknowledging our humanity and our wholeness by acknowledging our pain. The understanding we gain in the process will naturally inform and inspire our ability to help those in need to do the same. Explore today's companion course: > [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( Experience healing and finally find peace. The mother figure in our lives — whether she was our biological mother or a loving presence like an aunt, teacher, or guardian — leaves a lasting imprint. But not every mother provided the nurturing love we needed. Those deep emotional scars can linger, shaping how we see ourselves and connect with others. In this transformative course, you’ll embark on a journey to heal these wounds, reconnect with your feminine essence, and rediscover the inner strength you’ve always carried. Enroll now to begin embracing the wholeness that is your birthright. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Get Unstuck From Fight, Flight, or Freeze Mode]( - [Overcome the Shadow Holding You Back]( - [Heal Emotions Before They Affect Your Body]( - [Escape the Cycle of Seeking Validation]( Recommended For You [Ayurveda for Immunity]( [Learn More]( [The Buddha Way to Trust the Body’s Healing Powers]( [Learn More]( [Getting Unstuck]( [Learn More]( [Hopeless Romantic to Happily Ever After]( [Learn More]( [Finding Peace in a Noisy Mind]( [Learn More]( [Secrets to Surrendering in Your Life]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 2. [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( 3. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 4. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 5. [Escape the Cycle of Seeking Validation]( 6. [Cutting Cords to Reclaim Your Power]( 7. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 8. [Heal Emotions Before They Affect Your Body]( 9. [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( 10. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( Explore 375+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.