Oh my goodness, I believe the author's meaning in reference to vexed in spirit meant to give the soul who is exhausted permission to let go of the guilt that comes from trying to care for oneself in the midst of much pain and suffering...to give oneself permission for self care mindfully and by offering grace to oneself in the exhausting time.
Many of us who become exhausted are riddled by so much self judgment when we can't offer more to loved ones who are dealing with their own situation that we are not available to give our best, even though we have good intentions. Sometimes we need time and permission to rest and renew, regain our own sense of giving. Remember, Jesus took time in the wilderness as well.
Please with patient with us, those of us who need self care. We are here for you, always.
On Sep 23, 2011 Ricky wrote :
To Mark Tittle:
Oh my goodness, I believe the author's meaning in reference to vexed in spirit meant to give the soul who is exhausted permission to let go of the guilt that comes from trying to care for oneself in the midst of much pain and suffering...to give oneself permission for self care mindfully and by offering grace to oneself in the exhausting time.
Many of us who become exhausted are riddled by so much self judgment when we can't offer more to loved ones who are dealing with their own situation that we are not available to give our best, even though we have good intentions. Sometimes we need time and permission to rest and renew, regain our own sense of giving. Remember, Jesus took time in the wilderness as well.
Please with patient with us, those of us who need self care. We are here for you, always.