24/01/2026
🌿 For Miranda, the day might end with quiet time and journaling. For Geeta, it might end with chopping vegetables for the next day - needing just a little silence and no interruptions. Both need care, but the shape of that CARE looks very different.
🤝 This blog post reflects on how the idea of “self-care” is often framed in today’s economy - equated with spa days, skincare routines, vacations, and curated calm. While these aren’t wrong, they can slowly turn care into a LUXURY and an individual achievement.
💬 In cultures like ours, care is not something we accomplish alone. It is deeply relational, shaped within families, communities, shared responsibilities, and shared rhythms. Emotional well-being is not just a personal project – it is something we hold together.
Self-care becomes “we-care” (shared care)
🌱 Do read, and feel free to share your thoughts, reflections, and personal experiences. You may want to pass it on to a friend too.
✨ Let’s be people who engage in conversations that truly matter.
👉🏼 https://chautari.in/life-coaching/the-dilemma-of-self-care-in-our-society/
The Dilemma of Self-Care in Our Society The word self-care often sounds like a hoax. “What self-care?” someone asks. “That’s a Western thing,” another says. Social media, meanwhile, is full of advice. Do’s and don’ts. Reminders that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Counter-reminders ...