The Challenging Art of Self-Care
From magazines to memes, secular to spiritual, the topic of self-care has been trending for years. As far as I can tell, there are two primary reasons for the obsession: 1) Marketing. Advertisers know that people are tired, stressed, stretched thin, taking on more than we probably should, and trying to look good while doing so. They know that we are all basically waiting for someone to say, "Treat yo self; You deserve it!" And they know that if they can convince us that treating ourselves is actually necessary for the greater good, then we might just take them up on it. Pedicures so I can be a better mom? Heck yes. 2) Necessity. The truth is, we should be taking care of ourselves. Like any gift from God, our bodies and our minds are both a privilege and a responsibility to steward to the best of our ability. But what does self-care actually mean for a Christian? Here's one way to look at it: Self- care : putting your needs above other people's wants. Self ish : put...