Transform your life with the practice of writing letters from love. Embrace self-compassion, self-acceptance, and inner wisdom. This week we share letters on fear of change, lovability, and mortality.

Values encompass the fundamental beliefs and principles that individuals hold dear, guiding their actions, decisions, and interactions with the world. They denote the importance assigned to various things or actions, influencing behaviour and activities. Value systems shape the way people live and work. 

The process of transforming and becoming is not an overnight job. It could take days, months, or even years to let go of all the parts that no longer serve us. We will shed and dissolve and rest and grow and be reborn many times over during our lifetime. This is the journey we are all meant to take.

In times of struggle I am slowly learning that the best thing to do is nothing. To fall into stillness is what is required. Only then can the mind-body-spirit align. Only then can the mud settle. Only then will the next clear action appear. Only then can we recharge and be reborn.

"Playing Big" by Tara Mohr is a transformative guide for women who aspire to step into their power, overcome self-doubt, and pursue their passions with confidence. Mohr's insights offer practical wisdom and actionable strategies for navigating inner obstacles, embracing authenticity, and fulfilling one's true potential.

Journaling is a process of exploration, discovery, and refinement. It is through the act of putting pen to paper—or fingers to keyboard—that we unearth the depths of our thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

As we journey forward in our exploration of suffering and our capacity to release it, let's take a moment to revisit the insights gained from Part 1. We've come to understand that while suffering is an inevitable aspect of the human experience, it need not define our journey.

As a human being on this planet we cannot avoid suffering. In order to feel joy we must be willing to feel sadness. In order to feel excitement we must be willing to feel disappointment. It is within these dualities that we live.

How do you speak to yourself in challenging times? Do you hear criticism and judgement? Or kindness and compassion? Learning to speak to ourselves with words of love is the only way we can return love back to the world.

A poem about facing our own dark shadows

Insecurity is not a flaw; it's a shared human experience. As I navigate my own journey of self-acceptance, I've come to realize that struggling with insecurity doesn't make me weak—it makes me resilient. Each moment of doubt is an opportunity for growth, a chance to reaffirm my worthiness and embrace the beautiful imperfections that make me who I am.

As a lover of sad music and rainy days (albeit not too many in a row), and someone who can lose themselves in the contemplation of a mountain or lake view, I realized that my affinity for solitude and introspection wasn't unique…

Recently, a moment of clarity struck, and I FELT the profound truth of the statement: nothing external could ever complete, fulfill, or heal me. The missing piece could only come from within— from me.

A poem for your Authentic Self

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, the concept of doing the ‘Work’ on ourselves often gets overshadowed by deadlines, responsibilities, and the constant buzz of activity. But what is this ‘Work,’ and why is it crucial for our well-being?

More than mere words, our values become the guiding force that charts the course of our journey through this life. They serve as the compass directing us through the intricate waters of our time here, ensuring our decisions align with our true selves.

As we navigate the intricate dance of making hundreds of small choices each day, are we constructing a life, or are we inadvertently closing off countless other possibilities? "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman invites us to question the very fabric of our existence, exploring the impact of our choices, the principles of time management, and the art of embracing discomfort for growth.

This is my reading list from 2023. In these books, I found not just stories and information but doorways to introspection, transformation, and a better understanding of this world and my place in it.

Have you ever caught a wave, or played an instrument, or gave a presentation where afterwards you have this feeling of “wow, I really just did that”? It’s a moment of extreme gratitude, joy, and awe all built into one moment. It transcends the physical plane and starts to feel more, dare I say, spiritual. 

What if this year, instead of setting a New Year’s resolution, we set an intention of doing 3-5 things every day that help you take care of yourself and feel accomplished?