Self-care is crucial during challenging times because it allows us to effectively manage stress, maintain mental resilience, and better cope with challenging situations. By prioritizing our health, physical, emotional as well as spiritual and creative well-being we are giving ourselves greater capacity to handle adversity and support each other around you. Neglecting self-care can lead to burnout and further exacerbate existing problems. During times like when so many people are feeling so vulnerable this it may seem counterintuitive to focus within on self care but as Audre Lorde so famously said “self-care was a political act of self-preservation” Which she outlined in her 1988 book “A burst of Light”
Self-care is a political act of self-preservation, not self-indulgence
Self-care is a defense against a hostile culture
Self-care is especially important for marginalized groups
Self-care can help people survive adversity
Self-care can help people confront systems that cause harm
We need to do our best to stay healthy and employ grassroots systems of ssupport., build our immune system,
Transform your daily routine with "The Art and Revolution of Self Care (revised edition) a 30-day journey designed to help you craft a personal self-care toolkit that fits seamlessly into your busy life. Dive into daily prompts, recipes, and inspiration delivered straight to your inbox, inviting you to rest, reset, and grow in a community of like-minded folks.
What You'll Get:
● We will kick of with a community zoom call on Sat Feb 15th 10am EST and end with another community zoom call on Sat March 15th at 10am
● Daily Self-Care Prompts: Unlock the power of herbalism and creativity with daily prompts that will guide you in building your personal self-care toolkit.
● Recipes and Inspiration: Receive exclusive recipes and creative inspiration that you can implement right away or save for when you need them most.
● Exclusive Facebook Community: Join our private (optional) Facebook page to document your progress, share challenges, and celebrate wins with a supportive community on the same journey.
● New this year! Completion Certificate: Celebrate your commitment to self-care and personal growth with a certificate of completion, marking your journey through this transformative program, a true testament to your dedication and growth.
Bonus: By joining now before Feb 1st will receive a free copy (pdf) of our Spring Awakening for Body and Soul: a collection of recipes!
I’m so confident thatt you'll find immense value in "The Art and Revolution of Self Care."
The program begins on the New Moon in Feb14th 2025 and continues for 30 days until March 15th 2025
The cost for the program is a sliding scale of $33 -66 dollars payable by venmo (venmo @tonya-lemos) or paypal Once I receive your payment I will be emailing you more details.
(A word about the sliding scale: Please offer what you feel comfortable paying. If you are able to pay more please know that you are supporting someone who is struggling financially but feels like this program would benefit them. If you are buying the course and gifting it to someone please let me know. )
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence.
It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Audre Lorde