11/08/2025
๐ฟ Self-Care vs. Being Selfish ๐ฟ
At The Soul Sanctuary, we talk a lot about self-care but anything taken to the extreme can be unhealthy. Itโs easy to confuse between self-care and being selfish but they come from 2 very different energies.
โจ Self-care is a conscious act of love.
Itโs taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge so you can show up as your best self. Itโs saying no when your spirit is tired and yes when your soul feels aligned. Self-care fills your cup with peace, balance, and presence and from that overflow, youโre able to give more freely to others.
๐ซ Being selfish, on the other hand, comes from a space of fear or scarcity.
Itโs when we take without giving, dismiss othersโ feelings, or make choices that serve only our wants even when they cause harm or disregard someone elseโs needs. Selfishness often arises when weโre disconnected from empathy, believing that our gain must come at anotherโs expense.
๐ But true self-care creates balance, not separation. It honors your needs and respects the needs of others. Itโs not about shutting the world out, itโs about nurturing your inner world so you can meet life with compassion and clarity.
Remember: Filling your own cup isnโt selfish.
Itโs an act of sacred responsibility. ๐ธ