Who out there practices self care? And how many people are thinking, "what is self care"? Did you know that NO one can "make" you happy? For years I didn't understand this concept, I thought you got married and *MADE* each other happy. I didn't realize that happiness was a choice (mentality) and my personal responsibility. And most importantly no matter how hard you try you can NOT make another person happy, you can not control them, you can not change them. This isn't to say I wasn't happy but when tough times came and my husband was caught in addictions I blamed him for my unhappiness. I am working hard on self care, I am realizing that to be the mom, wife, daughter, friend, person I want to be I have to fill up my cup first so that I can then share with others. If our cups are empty no one else can fill them and we have nothing to give from our empty cup. "Self-care" is not selfish (self-centered definitely is). I am SUCH a better mom and wife when I am taking care of me!!! You might be the type of person is who is always doing for others and has no time for yourself, you might even think that this is what completes you and gives your life happiness and purpose, but I promise you through my own experience if you put off your own needs to meet everyone else's you will in some way pay the price. I encourage everyone to do something for them self today to nurture your mind, body, & spirit!!! I can honestly say despite the huge trials we are currently facing I have many things I find so much happiness in, I am building self confidence through my self care, I am handing my life and my hurts over to The Lord and he is healing me.