We long to be seen.
We long to be known,
Valued,
Loved.
We need these things.
And life can feel so lonely and disappointing when the voices surrounding us don't meet this need.
But the secret I wish for you to know,
My dear,
Is that the only one who can truly meet this need is you.
Yes,
Your confidence and comfort are only waiting to be nourished by you.
You are the one who will love your own wondrous self into becoming.
When you learn to do this,
Not only will you flourish,
But you will become a fountain of love spilling over onto all you encounter.
Doesn't that sound beautiful?
But where to even begin?
Allow me to guide you to an encounter within.
Let's become very still and present now.
Choose a comfortable position where you can remain.
Slowly close your eyes or soften your gaze and begin to notice your breath.
Feel the cool air come through your nose as you inhale and feel the warmed air leave as you exhale through your nose.
Slow your breath down just a bit.
Take a few long,
Slow,
Deep breaths right here.
Now begin to notice your thoughts as though they're floating in a circle around you,
About an arm's length away,
Just out of reach.
Can you see them without trying to grasp them?
Just watch.
Now notice the one who is doing this observing and speak to yourself from this perspective of the observer behind your eyes.
Speak these words.
I see how you struggle and I see how you shine and I love you.
Repeat them if you like.
I see how you struggle and I see how you shine and I love you.
Notice how you are both the speaker and the listener.
Now as the speaker who is observing,
Speak words of comfort and compassion to yourself about the worries and struggles you see.
Allow these words of comfort to envelop you like a soft blanket.
And now speak words of encouragement and love to yourself.
About the way you shine.
As you,
The listener,
Receive these words,
Notice your posture lift and your mouth begin to smile.
Receive this encouragement as the greatest truth you could possibly know.
Feel it like a heartfelt embrace.
Travel in it.
Glow.
It's so lovely to be seen,
Known and loved.
You are so good at doing this for you.
And anytime you find yourself feeling low,
You can always return to this sweet space of love and truth within.
And with enough practice,
You won't even have to try.
