Every year on July 24th, we celebrate “International Self-Care Day”. The date symbolizes that self-care should be practiced “24/7” – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!!
Today, we are reminded to pause, breathe, and care for ourselves – body, mind, and soul – and that taking time to care for ourselves is a Mitzvah (good deed). As a Jewish woman, Judaism teaches me that caring for ourselves is not selfish – it’s sacred.
The concept of self-care is deeply woven into our tradition. From the gift of Shabbat, which offers us weekly rest, reconnection and reflection, not only to others, but for ourselves as well, to “Shmirat HaNefesh”, a Hebrew phrase that is translated as “guarding the soul”. It refers to caring for one’s emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being – not just our physical health.
It is also associated with Jewish teachings about self-care, inner peace, mental health, and nurturing the soul through prayer, mindfulness, Torah learning, compassion, and spiritual connection.
May today and every day inspire you to nurture your spirit and embrace the Mitzvah of caring for yourself.
How are you practicing self-care today?
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