The Cerulean Bowl: A Self-Care Strategy

Cerulean is a color. In my self-care repertoire, it is the color of a bowl that I can hold as a safe and protected space to receive another person. This color blue reminds me of a clear sea or sky- both a comforting and inviting hue. I discovered the cerulean bowl as a metaphor for self-care many years ago. I have written about it. Below is a dialogue with a palliative care specialist about the metaphor of the cerulean bowl as a way to set boundaries for self-care. What do you want clarity about?