The Self-Care Journal

A Gentle Reminder before we begin:
Remember, my friend, every little step is progress towards the masterpiece you are. If taking a moment to read this and giving it a try is all you can do before you are swept back into the waves of life, then I invite you to join the moment. If you cannot hold this moment long then allow yourself to take pride in what you can experience. These things are learned with time and continuation. Come back as often as you need at anytime you feel the desire to do so.

Consider this a simple moment of opportunity that you can do anywhere at anytime: Let your mind just wander for a moment. Observe it. What thoughts do you find spiral in and out of your mind? Do you grieve your past, or do you worry for your future? Is your present mind filled with a cacophony of ‘what if’s? Is it anger, sadness, or despair? Allow yourself to name what comes up.
Breathe, my friend, as you notice these thoughts within.
The simple ways your mind categorizes the day to day struggles and routine. Feel how your body responds. Do you tense your muscles? Perhaps, your breathing becomes less controlled? Give attention to your responses not with judgment, but curiosity. We often hold the weight of our own pressures. In the same breath, we have the power to release that weight.
Imagine the color that brings you joy or that you feel drawn to, breathe it in, let it fill you, let the peace in, then breathe out the excess.
Remind yourself in the moments you can that you are more than what the world tells you to be. You are precious, cherished, and so deeply loved unconditionally. You are not alone in this world. No, you are seen and heard. You are worth more than the weight of your experiences.
Be kind to yourself.