Such a meaningful idea and way to shift how we live. Now, as an elder at 71, I am finally coming home to my Self, who I've been all along but tried to shift and twist and bend to what I thought others wanted me to be. My self is imperfect, and very human. I've made many mistakes, and grown from them, and related to others with them. I've tried to hate myself into perfection. These daye I walk into the jury room in my head and talk with them, tell them it's ok to relax, that I know that they have been trying to protect me from the pain of others' judgment. I tell them they can let go, that we're ok just as we are. And that it's time for us to simply breathe. And be.
So many of this is relatable! I found myself nodding along to it. Kindness to ourselves is definitely the theme of 2025. We no longer need to take on the weight we put on ourselves. Also, what a lovely idea to collaborate with other writers!
Love this, Marika, Learning to recognize progress towards the ideal as "good" rather than obcessing about achieving it everyday is so important. Yeah you!
Such a meaningful idea and way to shift how we live. Now, as an elder at 71, I am finally coming home to my Self, who I've been all along but tried to shift and twist and bend to what I thought others wanted me to be. My self is imperfect, and very human. I've made many mistakes, and grown from them, and related to others with them. I've tried to hate myself into perfection. These daye I walk into the jury room in my head and talk with them, tell them it's ok to relax, that I know that they have been trying to protect me from the pain of others' judgment. I tell them they can let go, that we're ok just as we are. And that it's time for us to simply breathe. And be.
This is beautiful, Jo. I love picturing you chatting with your “jury”! Thanks for being here.
Thank you, Marika,
Love this Marika and thank you so much for including me!
Ah your response was soo relatable! I love how kids completely BREAK us in the best ways! 😂
So many of this is relatable! I found myself nodding along to it. Kindness to ourselves is definitely the theme of 2025. We no longer need to take on the weight we put on ourselves. Also, what a lovely idea to collaborate with other writers!
We always have the choice to tell ourselves the truth with kindness and compassion, OR harshly.
I used to study with a teacher who challenged people to add, “and I love that,” to every statement they made.
I wonder what would change if I started saying:
I didn’t get everything on my list done today… and I love that.
What are all the ways I could LOVE my "imperfections" and limitations? 🤔
Really resonate with this. Thank you for putting wise words to something I had a eureka moment around the other day. 🙏
Love this, Marika, Learning to recognize progress towards the ideal as "good" rather than obcessing about achieving it everyday is so important. Yeah you!