I love this, Dana. We say that we care for every living being. We say that everyone is equally valuable. If we then neglect ourselves, we're not actually living according to our own values. Yet, it's easy to end up in that situation if we're not being mindful. The importance of turning our love inwards deserves to be reminded every now and then by all of us. Thank you so much for sharing this very meaningful reminder 💚
Exactly—when we neglect ourselves, we’re out of alignment with the care we value so deeply. Self-kindness isn’t selfish; it’s the foundation that allows us to keep showing up for what matters. Thank you for sharing your thoughts—I love the way you put this 💚
A wonderful reminder, thank you! I often wonder why I find it so much easier to be hard on myself instead of being kind. While it is so natural and easy to be kind to others. Your words resonated with me a lot, especially "You are not weak for needing care. You are not failing because you feel tired or lost. You are human." Thank you! 💖
I hear you, Claudia—self-kindness often feels harder than kindness to others. We’re taught (directly or indirectly) to push through, but kindness isn’t a reward to earn; it’s something we all deserve. I’m really glad those words resonated with you 💖
I'm so glad it resonated with you, Beth 💖We can be our own biggest cheerleaders, or, at times, our toughest critics. But gentleness can truly make a difference in how we feel and move through our days ✨ Wishing you a gentle week ahead filled with self-kindness
What beautiful heartfelt words. Thank you for the lovely poem 🌱
Thank you! 💛 Glad the poem spoke to you.
I love this, Dana. We say that we care for every living being. We say that everyone is equally valuable. If we then neglect ourselves, we're not actually living according to our own values. Yet, it's easy to end up in that situation if we're not being mindful. The importance of turning our love inwards deserves to be reminded every now and then by all of us. Thank you so much for sharing this very meaningful reminder 💚
Exactly—when we neglect ourselves, we’re out of alignment with the care we value so deeply. Self-kindness isn’t selfish; it’s the foundation that allows us to keep showing up for what matters. Thank you for sharing your thoughts—I love the way you put this 💚
A wonderful reminder, thank you! I often wonder why I find it so much easier to be hard on myself instead of being kind. While it is so natural and easy to be kind to others. Your words resonated with me a lot, especially "You are not weak for needing care. You are not failing because you feel tired or lost. You are human." Thank you! 💖
I hear you, Claudia—self-kindness often feels harder than kindness to others. We’re taught (directly or indirectly) to push through, but kindness isn’t a reward to earn; it’s something we all deserve. I’m really glad those words resonated with you 💖
This was a great reminder I needed to hear today ✨
I'm so glad it resonated with you, Beth 💖We can be our own biggest cheerleaders, or, at times, our toughest critics. But gentleness can truly make a difference in how we feel and move through our days ✨ Wishing you a gentle week ahead filled with self-kindness
What a lovely poem, Dana. I will carry the reminder on self-kindness with me throughout the week. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Sekar. I’m so glad the poem resonated with you. Be gentle with yourself as you carry it with you throughout your week.