I have a confession. I used to roll my eyes every time I heard the phrases "self-care" or "self-care checklist." But the more I've thought about it, the more I've come to appreciate how important it is that we take care of ourselves. Theologian Parker Palmer put it this way, "Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I ... Read More »
The Only Self-Care Routine You Need
Do you have a self-care routine? I recently heard an analogy where self-care was compared to a bowl of fruit. Although we start with a large bowl in the morning, throughout the day we give each piece away. Makes sense. We take care of our children. And we take care of our jobs, our co-workers, our family, our friends. We do laundry; pay bills; manage schedules; run ... Read More »