I know we see each other from time to time, but with so much happening it seems less so these days.

And I get why. There’s such a sense of urgency in the air. It’s impossible to slow down. Our mind is constantly trying to figure everything out. How do we keep up? The world’s falling apart! Where do we belong?

  *Sigh…* It’s a lot.

On top of that we know what helps us feel better, but are often so resistant to give it to ourselves.

We know that being in nature helps us feel rooted; that moving our body helps us process energy that doesn’t have words; and that being with others helps us feel more whole.

But then comes the guilt. We think it’s “bougie” to do these things for ourselves. We believe others deserve it more than us so that we shouldn’t do it at all. That self-care is for the selfish.

But I must implore you, oh dear self, that practices like these aren’t just “self-care!” And they’re far from selfish…

They’re absolutely necessary to be the person you’re meant to be.

For when we come home to ourselves, to our True Selves, we are reacquainted with the wisdom we need to be truly helpful to our family, community and world.

We return to the compassionate knowing of our heart and fierce guidance of our Spirit to navigate trials and tribulations. We learn how to respond constructively to life’s adversities, instead of reacting and feeding unhealthy cycles. We widen our emotional palette to include more hues of colors, and our own self-awareness fuels a healing service that’s much needed in the world.

By coming home to our True Self, our presence becomes an offering to the world.

I’m so glad you’re choosing to come home.

Love,

Your Self