QUOTE OF THE DAY
it’s easy to love
the nice things about ourselves
but true self-love is
embracing the difficult parts
that live in all of us
Rupi Kaur, Poet
IDEA OF THE DAY
I love that I get to be a coach, a creator, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a partner, and so much more. All these forms of identity provide so many enriching experiences in my world. They are ways that I can express myself to others, and provide many different opportunities to contribute and make the world a slightly better place.
At the start of this year, I developed a chest cold that made it hard for me to do anything but rest. Not knowing how long of a recovery period I would need, I constantly had thoughts of fear and hopelessness.
“Who am I if I am not being productive?”
“What value do I bring if I cannot work?”
“What if I run out of savings and my business fails?”
“Do I even deserve to rest this long?”
Not the best medicine for the mind, eh?
I realized that so much of my self-worth was placed in my career- and when sickness pushed me to take a long break, I had to face a deep-seated fear of not being enough, just as I am. This was my difficult part to embrace. And it was hard. Even though I did not want to face this part of me, there was no where to hide any longer. So I started working through the fear and recognizing how my thought process needed to change to a healthier state of mind.
Though I still have a life-long journey on the path of self-love, I have so much gratitude in recognizing that my career is just one part of me. Even if that aspect of my identity were to be taken away, I would be ok. I would still be me, and that’s what counts.
So from this vulnerable place of sharing, I nudge you to notice the parts within you that may feel challenging, and be open to the idea that there is a nugget of insight waiting to reveal itself to you. You’ll have a chance to have an ‘a-ha’ moment that creates a deeper connection to the person most worth loving in your life….you!
QUESTION OF THE DAY
What’s something difficult about yourself that you have a hard time with? How could you offer a little kindness to this part of you?