I’ve seen a lot of posts about if all you’ve managed to do this year is get through it, you’ve done well. And honestly I agree.
This year was really tough on a lot of us. It was very defining for a lot of us. A lot of relationships ended this year over decisions made last year.
A lot of loss, a lot of too much, a lot of it hurts to be here. And I must say that if this year was really hard for you, I’m proud of you for still being here.
Honestly, everybody did not make that choice. So I’m proud of you, and you know who you are, if that felt optional to you this year. I know I had my days.
One thing that saved me this year was realizing that I can only give so much energy to what’s outside my control. I knew better than to constantly listen to and watch the news. Because I know it’s bad for my mental health and my emotional well-being. I released some friendships, people who meant a whole lot to me. But I had to let them go because their presence in my life was bringing me more pain than peace. I let that be okay.
As we enter this new year, let’s not do it like we’ve done it in the past. Let’s not put a whole lot of pressure on ourselves to be, to do, to have, and not put any intention toward loving ourselves unconditionally.
We can strive for our dreams. We can put in the work. We can set lofty goals. But can we love ourselves in the process? Can we commit to loving ourselves unconditionally? Can we decide that whether we are at step one or step 100 that we are worthy of our own love, our own support, our own respect?
Can we be kind to ourselves in the new year? Can we love ourselves deeper in the new year? Can we love ourselves the way we give love to everybody else?
That’s what I’m resolving to do. And I hope you will too.
Have a Happy New Year filled with unconditional love for yourself
Blessings,
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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