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 »