What It Means to Really Take Care of Yourself
“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.” ~Max Ehrmann
Last year I realized that I lived twenty-eight years without knowing what it really means to love and take care of myself.
In 2010, I took some wonderful, worldly trips—Costa Rica, Bangkok, Taipei—trekking and exploring.
My husband and I bought a second home. I fully engaged myself in the improvements and the creativity of decorating a fresh canvas.
I ran several races, including a half-marathon, and finished well. …