“Am I missing something else? I am often too consumed by the worry of forgetting the pill. But have I taken my own? Have you taken your own? Am I missing my own pill I try to give? Are we missing the pill we try to give? Love, stillness, gentleness, and care for ourselves?”

-Forgotten Pill(Part One)

As a pharmacist, my responsibility goes beyond simply handing medicines. It’s about understanding and caring for each person who comes to me-offering pieces of advice, support and attention to their well being. Yet, ironically, I sometimes forget the precious items my clients purchase. This literal forgetting weighs heavily on me-filled with guilty, fear and worry that I am neglecting what is important to them.

The Forgotten Pill(Part Two) is my story of learning to make my own pill, nourishing my mind, heart, and soul alongside my responsibility to those I serve. This is the beginning of a new journey where I seek to reclaim and embrace the daily practice of self-care.

Have I taken my own pill? Have I truly cared for myself in the same way I care for others?

These question became a metaphor that ignited the flame within me, pulling me inward toward my own self-care, a reminder that amidst the responsibility I carry for others. I must not forget to nurture and heal myself. The pills I’m supposed to take everyday to stay well …perhaps the most important medicines- the love, stillness, gentleness, and care, are the real remedies not found in bottles or in prescriptions, but are already present within.

These are not rewards to be earned. They are gifts always available to us. And it’s time to claim them as my birthright.

I ask myself how I can return to me. This journey is not about becoming someone new, but about returning to what I have always had but never fully embraced. The awakening I experienced came softly, like a candle in the dark, lighting a path toward a deeper understanding of myself.

Along the path, I began to face emotions I had long ignored, sadness, grief, anger and feelings of being unheard and misunderstood. I realized that I cannot fully grow into a person I am becoming without first reconnecting with the one I was- the little child. This child is a masterpiece, wonderfully and perfectly created by my Father.

My Healing Begins

Through this transformation, I begin to heal:

•Mentally, I set boundaries with people who are toxic and drain my energy.

•Emotionally, I’ve come to accept that sadness, grief, anger, and suffering are all part of being human-and I allow myself them to feel them.

•Physically, I care for my body by eating nutritious foods, regular exercise, and rest.

•Socially, I seek mentors and relationships that support my growth.

•Spiritually, I strive to deepen my connection with my Creator, aligning my inner life with the purpose and grace.

As part of my healing I have prescribed myself a set of my daily “maintenance pills:- not for the body, but for the mind, heart and soul.

My Maintenance Pills: Remedies for the Mind, Heart and Soul:

Gratitude Pill

Take one pill every morning and at bedtime. Swallow it wholeheartedly, to remind myself of the purpose of being alive – and the blessings and miracles of heaven.

Positivity Pill

Take once daily, with a glass of hope and joy. Let it fill me with patience, inspiring me to radiate kindness to myself and the world around me.

Courage Pill

Take one pill daily, paired with a glass of persistence and integrity. Let it strengthen me to face life boldly, even when I feel afraid.

Lightness Pill

Take one whenever I feel burdened or weighed down. I melt it slowly under my tongue with deep breaths, imagining the heaviness dissolving -and my spirit lifting gently like birds feather floating in the air.

Forgiveness Pill

Swallow one pill to give myself peace and freedom from resentent, allowing me to live better and more fulfilled.

Combination Pills of Love and Acceptance( Combi- Pack)

Take one Love pill and one Acceptance pill together, inhaling deeply before swallowing with an open heart. This combination pill helps me embrace my imperfections, nurture compassion and surrender everything I cannot control.

These pills are not found in the pharmacy – they are prescriptions for the soul. They are antidotes, a countermeasures to my inner poisons of guilt, shame, bitterness and self -neglect. These pill help me cleanse what was never meant to remain in me. Taking them daily is an act of self love and commitment to my well being.

Ultimately, these practices bring me peace and freedom, that breaks the invisible chains and allow me to live a better life. I no longer regret saying no when I need to protect myself, because in saying no to what drains me, I am saying yes to my own well being.

This journey is my medicine, my healing and my return. Every day, I choose to take my own pill.

My Return

It is truly liberating to choose myself without worrying about how others might see it. I hold the greatest power I could ever imagine. I am truly loved and well taken care of – by myself and no one else. I am a person learning, coping and trying.

And now I find myself again-smiling, willing to work, to take risks, to give, and to serve.

Hi I’m Eorie …. happy to serve you.