Self-Care in Action

Don’t hate me. As I write this the sound of the pounding waves, the glistening blue pool, and that lonely palm tree are all calling me outside. Maui at it’s finest, and my first time here. When a friend invites you to go along, the answer is always a resounding YES.

You may say to me, “Well, Robin, you are no longer a pregnancy center director! You don’t have a care in the world…” Please let me tell you, friend, that discovering how to have a lifestyle that exhibits taking care of myself has not been an easy path.

I remember oh-so-well the sleepless nights thinking of a vast to-do list, the stress of wondering where all the necessary funds would come from, the upcoming board meeting and preparing my report, the guilt of not spending enough quality time with my husband and children.

Taking care of yourself is vital. You can compare it to the flight attendant on a plane telling you to put your own oxygen mask on before helping others. If you make taking care of yourself a priority, you will have more to help others. More energy. More confidence. More time. Yet it feels foreign to love yourself. You might say it even almost feels wrong. But Jesus commands us to love ourselves.

“Love your neighbor AS YOURSELF.” Mark 12:31

What does this look like for you? What is one thing you can do to take care of yourself today? Is it a walk? A trip to see a movie? An extra hour of sleep? Dinner out with your husband or a good friend you’ve wanted to spend time with? Maybe it isn’t Maui, but I’m sure there is something that can bring a bit of relief and rest. Don’t hesitate to make yourself a priority today!