{"id":1540,"date":"2017-07-17T06:13:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T06:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freshhope.us\/?p=1540"},"modified":"2025-07-08T19:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:24:56","slug":"is-self-care-selfish-or-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshhope.us\/es\/is-self-care-selfish-or-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Self-Care Selfish? Is It Wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Self-care begins with self-respect.You have been deeply loved by God. You are one of His masterpieces. Self-care flows from God\u2019s love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cLove your neighbor as yourself\u201d\u2014Jesus<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before you can really love your neighbor you must love yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But what does self-care mean?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\"><i>Selfishness and self-care<\/i><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> are two very different things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Selfishness demands that others respect them. Selfishness is not kind to others unless there is some reward for it. It bullies others to gain respect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Self care is kind and respects yourself. You do not bully yourself or others because your contentment comes from deep within.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Self-compassion is being content<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>with who you are, both strengths and weaknesses.. You are content with what you have. You are not jealous of the possessions and traits of others because you are comfortable with being the person God created you to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Contentment means you don\u2019t have to prove anything to anyone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Selfishness hides the truth. It sweeps things under the rug. Lies are told as though they were truth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Self-care is not afraid of truth. It names and faces our inner demons and is not afraid. Self-compassion is courageous because He casts out fear by his perfect love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You are patient with yourself because you know that people change slowly. You are patient knowing that set backs are part of growth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Selfishness demands quick change, instant gratification. It is angry at slow growth. It may become so angry you give up your progress toward healing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Practically, self care includes keeping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blurtitout.org\/2017\/03\/24\/depression-wonky-boundaries\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>boundaries<\/i><\/span><\/a>, as, not doing for others what they can do for themselves. Self care accepts personal responsibility, and doesn\u2019t blame others for troubles we bring to ourselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Healthy boundaries helps you manage your disease responsibly. Making appointments with your doctors and doing what your doctor prescribes are acts of self-care. In counseling you open your heart and examine the depth of your disease, talking about your frustration, and seek ways to manage your disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Boundaries include keeping healthy sleep, exercise, and diet patterns. Keeping healthy boundaries is knowing when to ask for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Without self-care you may relapse. A relapse is often worse than the previous episodes. It may mean a trip to your psych ward. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Self-care is not selfish. It leads to healthier relationships and eases the burdens of your disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If the Bible has meaning for you here are some Bible verses that encourage self-care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cDon\u2019t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? \u201c1 Cor 16:19<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Matthew 7:12 \u201cSo in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1 Timothy 4:8 \u201cFor physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, \u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you read the following verses imagine treating yourself in these ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cLove is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Love isn\u2019t selfish or quick tempered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It doesn\u2019t keep a record of wrongs that others do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Love never fails!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For now there are faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love.\u201d (excerpt of 1 Corinthians 13 CEV)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Take care of yourself. We need you.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-care begins with self-respect.You have been deeply loved by God. You are one of His masterpieces. 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