Self-Love is Steady Ground

This week, I’ve held myself through the grief and loss of my son moving away,

and I’ve been reflecting on how grateful I am

that I’m able to show up for myself the way I have.

Over the past several years,

I’ve truly dedicated myself to the practice of Self-Love.

And now,

because of the deeply connected relationship I’ve developed with myself,

I’m able to fully and lovingly hold myself through these waves of intense emotion.

This is not something I could have done even five years ago.

Back then, I would’ve pushed past the pain, bypassed the feelings,

and distracted myself with lots of ‘productive doing'

(maybe this sounds familiar?)...

because I didn’t know how to stay present with myself in my pain.

But I can tell you that this feels soooo much better than bypassing.

Being able to hold myself through the many emotions is keeping me steady.

✨ We create inner safety when we learn to stay present with ourselves.

So even though my heart aches, I feel grounded, steady, and secure.

And I’m grateful that I’m able to be present with my emotions

each time the waves come.

What's most important for my heart to share with you today is this reflection:

When we dedicate ourselves to the practice of loving ourselves completely,

we cultivate a space of trust and safety within ourselves.

And in that steady and secure space,

we can be fully present for the healthy processing of our life experiences —

instead of storing pain in our nervous system.

This is where true peace is found.

This is where freedom actually lives.

This is where genuine safety and security are felt.

And this is where personal empowerment grows.

A consistent practice of Self-Love

is where we find the safety and stability we long for.

The more we love ourselves, the more capacity we have to take good care of ourselves.

♥️ Staying Present with Yourself:

I invite you to pause and take one slow, deep breath.

With a hand on your heart,

notice the feeling that’s most present within you right now.

Without trying to change it, stay with it for one more deep breath.

Gently say to yourself: "I am here with you."

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Let’s rise together ~ in Love & Light,

Jaime

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