To this point of the journey, we have been focusing on our own needs as individuals and as educators. As we have learned, self-care is vitally important. The alternative of self-negligence can sap us of the mental, physical, and spiritual resources necessary if we are to extend ourselves to others. We have now reached the point where we have gained the skills and knowledge requisite for self-care. Through regular practice of self-care, we will begin to gain and maintain our ability to serve others. As this happens, we may begin to turn outward again, sharing what we have learned with others. Let's return to our case study and see how Sandy begins this part of the journey.