Self care is
something that has to come within each individual; it’s not something that can
be forced or persuaded. As for myself I usually don’t think of it as self-care
but more of ‘Me Time’ which comes in many different forms.
Certain ‘me time’ is just sitting on the
kitchen floor; letting the tears trickle down my cheeks until my body relaxes
and I take a deep breath. In other
circumstances I find that movement within the natural world eases the
imbecility that floods my mind; running until I can’t feel my legs and it feels
more like I am a passenger just along for the ride in my own body.
And then
there are those times where my ‘me time’ requires an energetic motivational
boost and I find myself listening, not watching, but listening to YouTube
motivational clips. One of my favorite videos
is called Unbroken (see link to video below). I
choose to actively tune in to how the words are expressed, the passion that in
undeniably true to the person that speaks them and the music that seems to dance with each cell of my body.
‘Me time’
can help guide the understanding of who you are, where you want to be and how
you are going to get there. It’s not a
simple task that can be completed within moments. At the same time, listening
to your body and your mind; reflecting on how you embrace the world perhaps can
help counsel you on your journey within this lifetime. Self-care or ‘me time’ is important to my
own growth and development; it’s like taking a step back or away for a moment,
cleansing my thoughts and then re focusing.
Unbroken-motivational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26U_seo0a1g
Broken, but repaired. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteNeva
Renee,
ReplyDeleteI think what you say is so important, I spent some time education people on specific sections of sexuality relating to reproduction, but there is so much more involved. Various cultures, and individuals have their own perspectives, shame, and thinking around sexuality. I believe more education helps people, however sexuality has so many other things attached to it. Seems odd we are not over these things, yet as a society some things still are difficult to discuss openly. In my family (not the one I was born into) I decided there was nothing taboo to speak about at the dinner table, it was the place to bring all things forward questions curiousity and loads of education, mine as well. It is an area we can work on. and I do believe that it should start very early as I think it helps with self esteem, and equality, supporting individuals to explore their personal experience and not devalue the individual.
Thanks for bringing this important part of our human experience forward.
Chhers!