A PAUSE WORTH TAKING
…And yet, as a form of resilience, or perhaps even resistance, we might explore another response: the ability to soften and remain open without becoming unprotected. Grounded. Not Checked out.
SELF CARE IS NOT SIMPLE — WELLNESS MYTH #3
The wellness pundits make it sound easy, but has it become just one more ‘to do’ on your burdensome list?
ISOLATION IS NOT SELF CARE — WELLNESS MYTH #2
The bathtub is filling. The candles are lit. You settle in with relief. Soon all your worries and stress will be washed away. After your bath you will emerge resurrected, refreshed and ready to serve your family-aging parent-boss-partner-community with grace for yet another day. (hmmmm…did I just say that last part out loud?)