FEATURE
One day in March 2023, I was unable to get out of bed. My body had reached its limit. It was then that I understood something I had been misinterpreting for years; my role as an Occupational Therapist in mental health was draining my own energy. Over time, these patterns resulted in exhaustion and chronic pain. Whilst I loved my job and was an accomplished therapist, I struggled to comprehend why I felt perpetually depleted. I maintained strong professional boundaries and engaged in all the usual self-care practices, yet nothing alleviated the drain.
The day that I couldn’t get out of bed, was a decisive halt. My body asserted its needs and simply said: no. This moment marked a turning point for me. I reduced my workload, let go of clients who depleted my energy, established firmer operational boundaries, and sought guidance from mentors who could help me understand my energy dynamics and what my body was communicating. The more I oriented myself inward, the clearer and more grounded I became. Eighteen months later, I had achieved a greater sense of balance, but something unexpected unfolded. What appeared to be a breakdown to those around me was, in fact, an awakening. I came to realise that the work I had been engaged in was no longer my true path. Every experience, regardless of how painful or confusing it felt at the time, was steering me back to my authentic self. Transforming my challenges into the very gifts I was meant to share.
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