meritinpu:

Just incase you need to hear it today like I do, dear reader.

You are a good devotee. Whether you give an offering everyday or one every three months. Whether that offering is a ‘hey, sup’, a hand made project, or an expensive item. Whether you are elaborate in your rituals or just wing it.

Never feel like because you are taking care of yourself first that your are a bad devotee. I promise you, you are a good devotee. Your mental, emotional, and physical health always comes first. Even mundane life comes first. They will be there for you when you have the time and energy. If They aren’t willing to wait for your self-care, then you have to ask yourself: is that someone you won’t in your life? 

Yes there are times that They will push you. There will be bad times, but let me state it again…. Your mental, emotional, and physical health comes first. Make yourself the priority and do what is in your capability. 

Remember you are a good devotee not less for what you are able to do.