This is the last week of Disability Pride Month, y’all! And it’s also the month of Cancer—a month all about care and nurturing (for those of you who follow the stars…we are all stardust after all—just sayin’).
What an appropriate teaming of themes: Disability + Care
For those of you who rely on hands-on care, you know. But the truth is, WE ALL NEED CARE, most of us more than we realize, and more than we’re conditioned to accept.
This week I’ve been dealing with some arm/neck pain, and writing hurts. So, I’m leaning into video logs and I actually really enjoyed this form of expression. Silver linings eh?
Main Takeaways
Reflecting on Care
How do I value or perceive care?
How do I practice care — for myself and others
What is the state of care in my life? *morning affirmations and somatics How do I care for myself (including vices) and how can that shift to feel better?
How do I show care? How can I lean into ways to care that feel good?
Are there areas where I can practice asking for help?
How can I advocate for my own care? Do I need things that I’m not actively communicating or making changes to achieve?
Reminder
July/aug are crazy months—we are all trying to do it all! Slow down, prioritize. Boundaries. Preserve your energy. Check in with yourself!
State of The World
Yeah, it’s probably got you out of whack!
Care is the way through.
Lean into self-care and collective care. Even small moments. Call on your people.
It takes courage to care. There is risk involved with caring because we put our heart on the line, we risk being hurt, being rejected, or losing something or someone. When someone says they don’t care, it doesn’t necessarily make them strong or resilient or immune to something, it’s a way of protecting themselves, which definitely has its place. But don’t discount the power of care.
Caring takes courage, time, mindfulness, brain power, energy, etc. and in that way, it’s BADASS to care. So mad love to all the caregivers, to all the people who give and show care — THANK YOU.
Care is the most valuable currency. It never devalues, it’s constant. We all can care. We all need care. Care is cool.
Interdependence > Independence
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