Be Lovingly Present with Yourself

As you may have read in my last several posts,

I’ve been navigating the experience of my son leaving the nest. 

This big transition is bringing lots of big feelings.

I’m grateful for my Self-Love practice,

because I’m able to be with myself through all of it.

I keep returning to my heart with the intention

to be present and fully feel whatever arises…

Even when my feelings seem contradictory or unpleasant or awful,

I’m holding myself with love and compassion in each moment.

So today, I’d like to offer you this thought to ponder:

How do you want to be with yourself?

Not just when you’re happy,

or when everything feels peaceful…

But when you’re hurting…

When life feels difficult…

Or when you mess up?

Does the way you show up with yourself change,

depending on the circumstances?

When you’re imperfect and/or when life is hard,

are your thoughts rooted in self-judgment, self-criticism, or victimization?

Or can you meet yourself with compassion and grace, no matter what?

✨You’re here to love yourself in every expression of who you are.

Loving yourself doesn’t mean giving yourself a free pass when you behave poorly.

It’s about how compassionate you can be with yourself ~

with your fumbles as well as your triumphs,

with your grief as well as your joy,

with your flaws as well as your strengths.

Do you have empathy for the hurt parts of you that act out sometimes?

Do you feel connected to (and protective of) the little child within you?

Do you feel a sense of belonging to yourself on your best and worst days?

Do you treat yourself with kindness and care in all situations?

The ways in which we’re hard on ourselves can be incredibly subtle.

But we can practice being mindful of how we’re showing up with ourselves,

and we can get better at being lovingly present with all parts of us.

When we understand that all thoughts and all feelings (wanted or unwanted)

are truly an essential part of being human,

then we can hold more love and presence in all of it…

even the uncomfortable parts.

Please remember that you’re always worthy of your own love ~

Even when you’re not being your most virtuous self.

Even when you’re having a hard time.

Because the truth is, we’re all imperfect most of the time.

And that’s when we need to be most loving with ourselves.

As we learn. As we grow. As we stumble. As we fall.

And as we rise again.

Hold space in your heart to lovingly be with all parts of you.

Love yourself in the fullest expression of your wholeness.

"It is a beautiful experience being with ourselves at the level of complete acceptance."

~ Ruth Fishel

❤️ A Moment of Intentional Presence:

I invite you to place a hand on your heart,

And take one slow, deep breath in.

As you release it, ask yourself quietly:

"How do I want to be with myself right now?"

Notice what arises... be present with it for a moment.

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Let’s rise together ~ in Love & Light,

Jaime

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