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Rebecca Rush, an athlete who is two years into recovery from a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), raises the question of finding the balance between self-care and self-absorption. She wonders when is it enough and when should the focus shift from self to others. The journey of recovery from addiction is parallel to the distillation of wisdom shared by Dr. Michael Gervais in his book, emphasizing the importance of service to others and self-integration. Self-care is a crucial part of recovery, but it should not lead to self-absorption. The key is to find the delicate balance between taking care of oneself and extending that care to others through service and being present for them. It's about learning to shift the focus from solely internal healing to actively contributing and helping others, as service is shown to positively impact mental health.