Self-Care
Daily Meditation 558–9/6/2023
Be careful to not allow laziness, overeating, overdrinking of alcohol, overconsumption of drugs, or slovenliness to fall into the camp of “self-care.”
Is “self-care” laying on the couch all day watching reruns of “The Office?”
Is “self-care” smoking dozens of bowls of pot every day to stay mellow?
Is “self-care” eating what you feel like because you’re depressed?
Is “self-care” going out partying with friends every night to fight off bad vibes?
No.
Self-care has become these things — excuses for destruction of quality of life — but it isn’t these things.
Self-care is getting up from the couch to enjoy a walk outside when you DON’T want to.
Self-care is choosing to face reality, sober, and getting done what needs to be done in life.
Self-care is occasionally enjoying treats, but mostly eating well regardless of the ups and downs, fighting off illness through the original prescription — balanced diet and movement.
Self-care is going to bed around the same time every night, nourishing the mind with important books, and ensuring the body is hydrated and rested, not abused.
Self-care is doing what is right for the self with the future in mind…not being selfish for the moment.
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These are distillations from my coming book “YouDaimonia: the Ancient Philosophy of Human Flourishing.”
