{"id":6012,"date":"2023-11-10T02:04:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T20:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perthescortsdirectory.com.au\/blog\/self-care-in-the-face-of-oppression\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T02:04:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T20:34:44","slug":"self-care-in-the-face-of-oppression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perthescortsdirectory.com.au\/blog\/self-care-in-the-face-of-oppression\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Care in the Face of Oppression"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The philosopher Martin Buber<\/a> tells the story of a well-known 17th-century Chasidic rabbi named Zusya, who, on his deathbed, became very fearful.<\/p>\n

When his students asked him why, he said he feared standing before the judgment seat of God. His students were puzzled and tried to comfort him: Their wonderful leader<\/a> had nothing to fear<\/a>. Zusya was a wise<\/a>, kind leader.<\/p>\n

Zusya answered them:<\/p>\n

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It is true. When I get to heaven, I won\u2019t worry so much if G-d asks me, \u2018Zusya, why were you not more like Abraham?\u2019 or \u2018Zusya, why were you not more like Moses?\u2019 I know I would be able to answer these questions. After all, I was not given the righteousness of Abraham or the faith of Moses but I tried to be both hospitable and thoughtful. But what will I say when G-d asks me, \u2018Zusya, why were you not more like Zusya?\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Source: Courtesy of Samantha Stein<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The challenge for all of us in life\u2014our ultimate task\u2014is to be our unique, authentic selves. Our best selves.<\/p>\n

This, however, is often easier said than done. Especially for those whose very existence places them in a group hated for who they are.<\/p>\n

Self-care is often viewed as a privilege that can seem out of reach for members of minority groups, but it’s necessary for self-preservation. It’s also essential for us to blossom into our best selves. So, how do we care for ourselves in the face of this oppression, prejudice, or hate?<\/p>\n

Several ways can be helpful: <\/p>\n