Sometimes I hear my voice inside me and it’s loud and clear.
Other times it’s like there is so much noise from the world that is making it harder to know who I am and where I stand.
Today, I went for a walk in the woods and I heard the noise. I felt the worries. I wondered where I had gone to in the crowded space of my being. I felt like I was on auto-pilot, just continuing onwards despite missing myself and wondering where I was.
I really didn’t like that feeling, so I choked on a sob and spoke nicely to myself.
I said, hey, whether all of this belongs to me or the world, I love you.
No matter how overwhelmed, shattered, broken, scattered, afraid and numb you feel, I am with you.
I thought of how complicated life can be, as well as how miraculous it can be, and I decided to care for myself no matter how I was experiencing it today. I remember saying something like, hey, whether you see the world from a glass half full or half empty perspective, I love you and you super matter to me.
It seemed to simplify everything and made me feel calmer. Writing about my experiences and how full life is lately is really helpful too. It’s easy to think that everyone else has it good, and by writing, I aim to make others feel less alone in feeling things deeply. It also helps me feel less alone too, because I get to shine the light of my attention on my fears, worries and overwhelm.
Where do you need some light today?
If it’s for your heart, I send you much comfort, love, security, protection, caring and love.
If it’s for your mind, I send you deep breaths, smiles, quiet, peace and serenity.
If it’s for your body, I send you much balance, healing, nourishment and rejuvenation.
If it’s for your spirit, I send you big high fives, because no matter what, you are rocking it, even if all you want to do is curl up in a ball. You’re here. You matter. I am cheering you on and smiling with you and for you.
With every breath you take for the rest of today and the rest of your days, may you know how special you are and that you matter, even if you are having a hard time or life just isn’t going your way.
I honour you and wish you super well.
Big hugs, Bradlee
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ps. I used AI to generate the two images below. I’ve never done that before! The first one is my favorite and really represents what I wanted to convey to you, from my heart to yours.
PhD in Being Me 
Thank you for the beautiful post Bradlee! I love the reminder about perspectives – the glass half full or empty. When I feel my glass is half empty, that’s when I remember I’m not alone and have what it takes to encourage and love myself. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and have a super day!
Georgette xxx
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Hi Georgette! Thanks for reading and commenting, especially while you’re on vacation!
I love how you are able to remind yourself that you are not alone and that you have what it takes to encourage and love yourself, that is beautiful! I sometimes forget that, and I was able to remember it during my walk 💕.
I send you big smiles and hugs, lovely Georgette! Xoxoxo
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Thank you Bradlee for sharing your beautiful light. You make me feel not alone when I hear your words coming from your heart and inspiring others like me. You have shined a light on my spirit. Bless you and love you for seeing me. When I have moments of wanted to curl up in a ball and no one understandings me. I honor you and share my heart with you always. Love you very much. Sending light, love and hugs to you always. Take care (hug) Carla xoxo
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Hi sweetie Carla! I am so happy and honoured to know that my words have shined a light on your spirit. You have such a beautiful, strong, generous, loving and innocent spirit and you are so special to me. Thank you for sharing your heart with me and I send you a big hug from my heart to yours, especially on those days when we’re needing to curl up in a ball. Love lots!
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