Dear you

07

Dear you, I don’t know if anyone has told you lately, but I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you if you’re kicking ass and taking names…but I’m also proud of you if you’re slogging through the days, or white-knuckling in anxiety…or if you can’t even get out of bed. You’re here. You’re breathing. You’re…

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06

Dear you, When was the last time you truly looked around you?.  Take a moment now. Look at the textures, colours, and shapes that surround you. What do you see? Take a deep breath in. What do you smell? Be still now. What do you hear? Stretch out your hand and touch something—what does it…

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05

Dear you, You are bigger than the stories you tell yourself. You are smarter and kinder, more resilient, and infinitely more capable.  Next time you catch yourself silently criticizing yourself, telling yourself you’re not worthy or capable or strong enough—or whatever other story your brain cooks up, stop. Just notice what you’re doing. Then remind…

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04

Dear you, Breathe. Take a deep, slow inhale through your nose. Let it out as slowly as you can, through pursed lips. Do it again. In……..out………. And one more time. In……….out…………. No matter what’s going on today, no matter how hard it is, just remember these two things: You’re alive and breathing. And. Somebody loves…

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03

Dear you, Please allow yourself to love what you love. Don’t weigh yourself down with shoulds or shame. Stop having guilty pleasures and just have pleasures. Find the things that you love in this world and hold them tight. Revel in them. Listen to the music, watch the shows, make the crafts, wear the clothes,…

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02

Dear you, The world is big and beautiful and full of possibility, if you only open your eyes to it. It’s so easy to hunker down and stay small and comfortable, but what if you unfurl just a little bit? What new perspectives will you see? I know it can be scary. I know that…

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01

Dear you, I see you. I see your joys and sorrows, your triumphs and your pain. I see you move through the days and question your worth. I see your moments of victory. I see your failures. And I want you to know that no matter what happens, you are precious and rare and very,…

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