Opening to Deeper Connection

Lately, I’ve been moving through a lot of big and difficult life experiences.

And I know many of you are too.

I keep returning to my Self-Love practice repeatedly throughout the day.

It centers and grounds me.

It helps me come back to myself,

to feel what I’m feeling,

and to meet myself with presence, compassion, and grace.

I’m so grateful that at this point in my life,

I know how to hold myself.

I trust that I’ve always got me.

And at the same time,

I’m also deeply supported by incredible relationships in my life.

I have really close, soul-level friendships,

as well as wonderful family who love me, hold me,

and consistently show up for me in meaningful ways.

These relationships and connections are such a blessing.

But I’ve been reflecting on and noticing something important…

There was a time when, even with people around me,

I felt completely alone.

When things were hard, I would always retreat.

I didn’t reach out… I’d close myself off.

I was too afraid I’d be a burden.

I’d feel really down and sad and disconnected.

And I didn’t know how to be present with myself either…

so I’d get stuck in those feelings for long stretches of time.

But as I’ve prioritized my relationship with myself,

as I’ve learned to love myself unconditionally,

as I’ve learned to understand all parts of myself,

I've seen how everything has shifted in my other relationships.

I’m able to show up more fully in all of them.

Now, I don’t hesitate to reach out and connect when I need it.

I welcome co-regulation,

and I value the ability to process big feelings out loud

while being held and heard by those I love.

And vice-versa ~ it’s a gift to do the same for them.

I know that I’m always supported,

and I’m no longer afraid that I'll be a burden.

I love myself and embrace all parts of my humanness,

so I can be vulnerable and allow others to do the same.

And my relationships have only grown deeper because of it.

✨ The depth of your relationships is a reflection

of the relationship you have with yourself.

The people who love you want to be there for you.

But I know from experience that when you don’t show up for yourself first,

it can be hard to receive the support of others.

We’re not meant to do life alone.

We need connection.

We need support.

We need each other.

But it starts with you.

When you learn to hold yourself with love,

you can allow yourself to be fully held by others, too.

"The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone

for every other relationship you have." ~ Robert Holden

💕 Opening to Connection:

I invite you to take a deep breath and slowly release it.

Think of someone in your life who feels safe, supportive, and loving.

Notice how the energy shifts in your body as you bring them to mind.

Simply allow yourself to feel the connection that already exists between you…

Then take a moment to reflect on how deepening your relationship with yourself,

would also deepen your relationship with this person.

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Let’s rise together ~ in Love & Light,

Jaime

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