To a Place Where Your Heart Can Unwind | A Night to Notice That I've Been Trying Too Hard๐
๐ฟWelcome home.
Thank you for finishing another day
and finding your way here.
Thank you.
Without even realizing it,
has your heart been tense all this time?
Perhaps letting your guard down
has become a little scary.
"I have to do things right"
"I mustn't be a burden"
Those words
might be repeating in the depths of your heart.
That is not because you are weak,
but because you are very earnest and kind.
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๐ฟWhen you take off your roles, what remains?
In our daily lives,
we use many different faces.
The face for work.
The face for family.
The face that puts others at ease.
After taking all of those off,
are there nights when you suddenly feel lost?
"What was I feeling?"
"What did I really want to do?"
It is okay if you don't have the answers.
The very fact that these questions arise
is a sign that your heart is trying to rest.
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๐ฟDays when you are hard on yourself are a sign to take a deep breath
Days when things don't go well.
Days when you feel down over small things.
Days when tears come easily for no reason.
At times like those,
we tend to direct the harshest words
at ourselves.
But, please try to imagine for a moment.
If someone you care about
were in the same situation,
what words would you say to them?
It is okay to say those words
to yourself today.
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๐ฟ Try giving a name to your "current feelings"
When your heart feels restless, it's okay not to force yourself to calm down.
It's okay not to force yourself to calm down.
Just try whispering this to yourself.
"It seems I'm a little tired right now."
"Anxiety is showing its face right now."
"Loneliness is nearby right now."
Don't push them back,
don't chase them away,
just notice them as they are.
Emotions
become quiet when they are understood.
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๐ฟ The more you compare, the further your heart drifts
Someone's words.
Someone's achievements.
Someone's brilliance.
Every time you see those,
if your own footing feels shaky,
now is a time when it's okay to keep a little distance.
Your stride
is not meant to be matched with someone else's.
You are allowed to move
at a pace that suits your own breathing.
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๐ฟ Gently reconcile with your heart
You don't have to be impressive.
You don't have to be positive.
There are days when just getting through today is enough.
A tired heart
needs a quiet place to belong
more than it needs to be scolded.
Welcoming the self who is here right now
by saying, "It's okay as you are."
That is
the first step toward letting your heart unwindโ๏ธ
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๐ฟIn Conclusion
The answer is,
it is okay not to rush out into the world to find it.
Inside you,
there is
already a gentle light shining.
Today, if you can
keep that light from going out, that is enough.
In a quiet place,
may you meet yourself once again๐๏ธโ๏ธ
Good night๐
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๐๐note University Fortune-Telling Club | December Assignmentใ
I am participating in 'Change and Letting Go: Preparing Your Heart for a New Stage'.
๐ Click here for the entry article๐
May a light
also shine in your heart...โจ
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