#sharing burdens

[ask-a-bot]

Uuuuh….Prime…… It’s not a bad thing to admit you’re not feeling well. You most definitely sound sick. Why don’t you see Ratchet? Have you gotten enough rest? Fluids? It wouldn’t hurt to have a check up. With how you’ve been straining yourself, you no doubt have a depressed immune system.

Sometimes it takes more strength to ask for help than to bear it all on your own. I should know, I struggle with the same thing.

I've just seen him via video call. Hi, Lunarstar793. Snf. Yeah... he says I... cough! I should've asked for help taking care of Megatron, so I could rest and refuel. Thing is... I didn't like to leave his side. I don't like to leave anyone I care about to suffer.

But... why me? Snf.

Is that a trick question?

Will you at least allow me to tend to you, now that I am feeling stronger?

Snf, snf. I am not staying in berth while you make yourself worse.

I did not suggest that. We will take turns resting. I will tend to us both while you rest and then... ksch-kssch-kschoooosch!

And then we swap. OK. That might work.

What about the cooking?

I think we will have to survive on energon rations for now. Your food is delicious, but... well... you will not be able to avoid coughing and sneezing on it.

Ugh... good point. Yuck! I'm gonna have to deep-clean my kitchen the moment I'm back on my feet.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Carry One Another’s Burdens

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. — Galatians 6:10 | Legacy Standard Bible  (LSB) Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. Cross References: Proverbs 3:27; John 9:4; John 12:35; Acts 6:7; Galatians 1:23; Ephesians 2:19; Ephesians 4:28

[1-1-s1ay-2-2]

Sharing burdens makes us happier.

—mydeafears

[joankeatinglives-blog]

Indeed, even the heaviest burden seems lighter when shared; a heavy load is halved with two, much lighter with a few, a featherweight with many. But even then must we be careful not to wear ourselves too thin? To revel in community, in its company, support, but also to be introspective, to know and relax within oneself. The melancholy comes and goes; to share and to be shared blessing. I’m glad to take, to love, to share with you, to hold the weight so you may dance. ~ J. Prouvaire

"The heaviest burden seems lighter when shared."There is truth in your words, dear Jehan,And I’m going to try, though I feel unprepared,To respond to this ask, and move on.

An apology, firstly, I’d like to extendFor the ages-long, silly postponementOf my writings and answers to you, dear my friend.I do hope that I may make atonement.

And indeed, if you’re willing, and if you have need,I would like now to offer my serviceFor now and forever, I’m for you indeedI’ll be here when you’re saddened or nervous.

My own damnfool anxiety makes me draw backFrom requesting assistance of others,For I know when they share of my burden, alack,They share responsibility, brothers,

For their offer of kindness, despite what I meant,It might be that some things go awry,If so, I won’t accuse them, but by accident,Some false guilt might occur, by the bye.

And that’s too much to ask or accept of a chumI am loath to bring on any painThough a paradox sticks in my craw: when I’m glum,I am glad to leap into the rain

And assist my companions, whatever the cost,Without pondering if it is prudent.And, reflecting, I think my time hasn’t been lostIn that service. I’m still but a student,

But still, though in principle, I do approveOf the selfless, the kind and the giving.And. yes, grateful I am to all those who share love.That’s the secret to meaningful living!

Oh, be well, jehanon! Dear my friend, please take heart!Please stay safe and content, and feel sureThat you have many pals who love you and your art;Our compassion and wishes are pure.

All love fromJoan Keating

February 26, 2015