The Shoulder-Boulder: How to be a Rock that Doesn’t Crumble

We strive to be dependable people who others can count on, because though support toward others directly helps them, it is a part of our own growth and fulfillment, too. That’s why we practice living for the sake of others! Even more core to this practice is the fact that, by serving others, we are acting as God’s eyes, hands and heart. God does not have physical form, but that infinite well of love that God has for His and Her children can be alive in us.

Despite the noble cause of supporting others, it’s normal to feel drained sometimes. We may reach our limit and feel heavy from others’ emotional troubles, but rather than reaching a breaking point and feeling overburdened, which can threaten our relationships, we can learn to be effective in living for others. By tapping into God, our rock, we can be a rock for our loved ones. Here are some very important tips to refresh ourselves with God when we feel depleted.