Reflection
Community
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.
— Audre Lorde
अपनी देखभाल करना आत्म-भोग नहीं है, यह आत्म-संरक्षण है, और यह राजनीतिक युद्ध का एक कार्य है।
— ऑड्रे लॉर्डे
Why this matters:
This redefines self-care within the context of community and activism. We cannot serve effectively if we are depleted. To stay whole in a system that tries to break us is a service to the movement itself.
यह क्यों मायने रखता है:
यह समुदाय और सक्रियता के संदर्भ में आत्म-देखभाल को फिर से परिभाषित करता है। यदि हम क्षीण हो गए हैं तो हम प्रभावी ढंग से सेवा नहीं कर सकते। हमें तोड़ने की कोशिश करने वाली प्रणाली में खुद को पूर्ण रखना आंदोलन के लिए ही एक सेवा है।
Psychological Lens
This quote offers a moment for self-reflection: notice what it brings up in your thoughts, body, relationships, and choices.
Reflection Prompt
What part of your life does this quote describe most clearly right now?
Tiny Practice
Write the quote in your own words, then name one small behavior it invites today.
Related Terms
Boundaries
Boundaries are the limits and expectations that protect your time, energy, body, values, and emotional well-being in relationships.
Burnout
Burnout is a state of work-related exhaustion, mental distance, and reduced effectiveness that can develop when chronic stress is not successfully managed.
Grounding
Grounding is a set of attention skills that help you reconnect with the present moment when emotions, memories, or anxiety feel too intense.
Self-Care
Psychological definition and mental health impact of self care: Activities and practices we engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and enhance our well-being.
Extended Reads
Public resources from clinical, academic, and public-health sources.
- APA Dictionary of Psychology
American Psychological Association