So… There’s a Part II. I know—I wasn’t expecting it either. But I got me thinking.
Recently, I was introduced to a new perspective on the whole cup runneth over concept. I hear talk about whether the cup is half full or half empty, but what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong?
What if what’s in the cup is meant for you and what overflows from it is meant for others?
Too often, we feel guilty about taking what we need—like somehow, making sure we’re good first is selfish. But here’s the thing: you can’t pour into anyone else if your own cup is empty. If you’re constantly giving before you’ve had a chance to refill, eventually, you’ll have nothing left.
Think about your morning coffee. The cup was poured for you. That’s your energy, your peace, your foundation. And if you need proof of how powerful that is, just look at Starbucks—selling cup after cup, day after day. People don’t just buy coffee, they buy the fuel, the focus, the feeling of being ready for what’s next. That’s what’s inside the cup. And what’s on the outside? That’s the part that spills over—the small talk with the barista, the coffee run for a coworker, the way that morning caffeine jolt helps you show up better for others, the patience you have to manage through your day.
So the real question isn’t is your cup half full or half empty? It’s are you topped off, ready for a refill, or do you have some to give?
Because today, too many people are just going through the motions—scurrying from one thing to the next, stretching themselves thin to check off every box on life's to-do list. Running, grinding, accomplishing… but never stopping to refill, to enjoy, to be present. And when that happens, when you’ve given everything without replenishing yourself, even your best efforts feel like they’re not enough.
So take a moment. Drink what’s yours first. Let yourself fill up—without guilt—so when the time comes to pour into others, you’re giving from a place of abundance, not exhaustion.
#tellisaboutit
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