In a nutshell, you deserve to hear this… you NEED to know it: You’re amazing because of how you carry on. It’s true. So let me tell you the best way I know how. In words. (Hint: there’s a free “something” for you in this post…)

You belong to yourself because you're everything experiencing itself. You look around and see other people and it's easy to think that you're on your own. But your healing is connected to mine. And your hurt. And so are your thoughts, words, and work. Read the poem to remember how connected (and valuable) you are.

You are NOT alone. It’s important that you know this — like, know it in your bones and with every ounce of your humanness. You’re connected in more ways than can be counted. All the good ways. All the not-feeling-so-hot ways too (oh, especially those!). Let me tell you about the bridge between you and me.

Pretend you are already enough. Keep nurturing that belief, accepting that wisdom, building from that foundation. When you slow down negative thinking, you can better face your current reality with a clear mind, a full heart, and a fresh perspective that leaves room for something new to work its way into your future.

Here’s another way to think about forgiveness: it's the lighter way to what you need, want, and already deserve: peace. Read these forgiveness affirmations. They'll remind you, guide you towards how you want to feel and live and give and receive. You deserve the life *you* want.

This is a life-affirming blog post, one to come back to whenever you can’t remember what it feels like to enjoy the simple miracle of being alive. These are just some of the countless reasons to stay alive. Things to look forward to and cherish, as a way of holding the lantern when you’ve dropped it — or when a friend has forgotten their light and lost their hope.

Self-compassion isn’t about escaping your darkness but learning to love yourself there. Consider these self-compassion affirmations healing gifts and reflections of the stars inside of you — the light you keep, even in the midst of darkness and mystery.

You know how freeing it feels to belong to yourself, to be your own advocate? It’s nice, standing in stark contrast to suppressing who you are. Here are a dozen quotes about being brave enough to stand in your own presence and live life on your own terms. That’s the freedom that underlies the greatest joys of living.

The most meaningful work you'll ever do is the inner work of dismantling the walls of your own heart. Service that sprouts from compassion is the most beautiful work out there. Read these affirmative statements to guide your compassionate work, the love-driven work, the intrinsically-rewarding decisions you make.

Instead of waiting for the requests and demands of others define how you live today, shape your own identity. Morning questions is a potent practice that'll only take you a few minutes, but with passion and consistency, it'll breed clarity. And a life you feel good about leading.