The heart of self-care

At its core, taking care of ourselves means meeting our most basic needs, which are as primal as those of our ancient ancestors – the need for food and shelter.

It seems simple, but in our complex world, we often forget how important basic skills like cooking and building a home are because they’re so elementary. We may wrongly assume that we need a lot of money to live which can lead to feelings of anxiety and helplessness. But knowing how to fulfill these basic needs with our own hands, can make us feel more in control and power. Life boils down to food and shelter. What we do with our time beyond meeting these basic needs can truly be about discovering the beauty of life.

When we actively focus on these basics, we start to value taking care of ourselves more. This includes doing things like cooking and baking, which not only fill our stomachs but also ground us in the present moment.

When we commit to make our own meals, what naturally follows is that we feel more capable, independent, and confident. This is how we learn to trust ourselves.

Cooking isn’t just about feeding ourselves; it’s a form of self-empowerment, self-care, and self-sufficiency. When we choose ingredients, follow recipes, and enjoy what we’ve made, we feel more connected to ourselves.

Cooking and baking can be like meditation, bringing comfort and fulfillment even in a chaotic world. The smells, textures, and tastes of homemade food can bring back memories, calm us down, and help us to come home to ourselves.

When we cook for ourselves, we take charge of our health and rediscover the beauty in life’s simple pleasures. It’s amazing how something as basic as a homemade meal can make us feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s a step toward a simpler, more beautiful, and more meaningful life.