Showing posts with label self-compassion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self-compassion. Show all posts

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Beyond Worthy




Why is the thought of being happy
so difficult, so daunting?
What is it about the future that frightens me?
Perhaps it's my past.
I've never been anything
more than promising;
anything more than
two years away from two years away.

Happiness for me is a leap of faith,
of letting go, of jumping out.
It's a surrender of my greatest possession
in exchange for some thing
I can't even hold in my hand.
Death is tangible.
Happiness is not.

Besides, am I even worthy of it?

You've fought hard for so many years
You've turned back so many dark thoughts
You've saved yourself so many times.
You're beyond worthy.

Happiness is your reward,
even if it's just fleeting,
like a breath of fresh air.
Don't think about how you got here
or where you' re going,
just close your eyes,
just for a moment,
and smile.

Friday, 3 February 2017

I am not worthless



I am not worthless.
I am compassionate.
I am patient with others.
I do my best to see things from their point of view.
This kindness defines me.

I am not worthless.
I am creative.
I thrive when inspired.
I always look for new ways to try, new ideas to explore.
This energy defines me.

I am not worthless.
I keep fighting.
Sailing through an endless storm,
tossed by doubt and hate and fear, crushed by judgement, battered by failure.
The fact I survive defines me.

I am not worthless.
I am determined.
I have succeeded.
Despite all the words from the past and present and the thoughts of what might have been.
This strength defines me.

I am not worthless.
I am compassionate and creative
I keep fighting, determined to be me.

Thursday, 26 January 2017

What is self-compassion?



What is self-compassion?

Treating myself like I treat others.

Seeing things from my point of view and accepting that it is just as valid as other people's view.

Taking into account my happiness as much as that of others.

Recognizing when I am enjoying myself and appreciating it.

Recognizing when I am not enjoying myself and understanding why I feel that way.

Accepting what I've done was the best decision I could have make at the time.

Declaring out loud when I'm afraid and calming that fear just the same.

Encouraging myself to have hope.