Self-care truly is an act of resistance

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I developed a love of beauty and spa treatments in my twenties and, by my thirties, was a devotee. Weekly pedicure? Check. Monthly facials. Check. Regular massages? Yes please. Today, self-care has been redefined from a largely exterior-focused practice to one that addresses my entire self. My self-care ritual now includes prayer, meditation, breathwork, eating more whole foods, and logging off of social media. Self-care is a holistic practice that extends beyond the physical.