I often look to the first
9 months in the womb
as an indicator of what
the human life should
consist of.
My favorite thing to
point out is that the
first 9 months of our
existence in this
world we were
intimately connected
to another person.
From that I gather,
that we require
deep, intimate,
connection with at
least 1 other person.
Early on we come
to recognize the voices
of those outside the
womb and find
comfort in them.
What else happens
in that time period?
We are fed as needed.
We move as needed.
We learn and grow.
Then a change occurs
that ushers us into
the next phase of life.
Abraham Maslow the
American Psychologist
describes it this way.
Start at the bottom
(1) Physiological, (2) Safety,
(3) Belonging, (4) Esteem,
and then (5) Actualization.
These are your NEEDs.
They are the same things
you needed in the womb.
and the first year after your
birth.
and right NOW in your life.
It is time for a personal inventory.
Have you eaten?
Do you feel safe at home?
Who do you trust? anyone?
What are you good at?
What gives you purpose?
Self-Care isn't selfish.
Self-Care is the right
thing to do.
Without self-care
we fill up with
anger, bitterness,
hopelessness,
fear, and poor
mental and physical
health.
So, take are of
yourself and
Thrive.
What if you take
care of others
instead of yourself?
You flip Maslow's
pyramid upside down.
It will only last for
a time before it
topples over.
Self-Care isn't selfish.
Self-Care is the right
thing to do.
Side Note:
Self-care is not the
same as pampering
yourself. Self-care
is meeting your
basic needs.
Lightbulb Moment! I will take time for myself every day.
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