{"id":377,"date":"2021-06-10T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T11:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourartsmagazine.com\/kathykmcclellan\/?p=377"},"modified":"2021-12-11T18:57:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T18:57:34","slug":"selfishness-or-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourartsmagazine.com\/kathykmcclellan\/2021\/06\/10\/selfishness-or-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Selfishness Or Self-Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019ve been reading quite a few social media posts and memes with some of the following statements. These statements caused me to ask myself if my self-care was actually selfishness. For instance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Does this sound familiar?\u00a0\u00a0 Do it if it makes you happy, feels good, nourishes your spirit, lifts your mood, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0What about this: \u201cStop doing what makes you miserable.\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are these statements about self-care or about being selfish?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you struggle with knowing the difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is there any difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is the difference possibly how any of those actions might affect others?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is the difference only at what degree you act upon those statements?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can you practice self-care without being selfish?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s post, full of questions, is meant to be food for thought.\u00a0 Comments expressing your thoughts on this issue are welcome and encouraged. After all, Life IS a matter of perspective and your view may help another with their struggle over this issue.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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