Open this when you need a little extra lovin’
Different times and seasons of the year bring their own challenges.
I’ve found January to be a mixed bag; it’s a fresh start, yes, but it also means returning to regular work routines, *sigh* (December is so generous with days off 😅). It’s prime time for reflection but it’s also ever so sluggish after holiday festivities. The culture of “new year, new me” leans more towards pressure than inspiration. Winter still has its cold grip around everything, including the good ol’ vitamin D deficiency.
All that to say, January can be tough. I’m right there with you.
Save this for a rainy (or snowy) day to warm up your little cold heart lol.
First thing’s first: take 2 slow, deep breaths.
Yum.
You’re (likely) sitting on your cute lil tush, not even thinking about how your heart is beating, stomach is processing, eyes are blinking, and brain is wandering. Or how when you hug someone, you’re literally helping that person’s body release dopamine and serotonin. You did that; that shit is magical.
Speaking of tush, your butt is perfect the way it is. For real. Who’s to say otherwise? Fuck that noise.
Your resiliency is astounding. Think about all of the chaos you’ve emerged from, like those quintessential action movie shots.
The talents you’ve refined are impressive. Whether you got a formal education/training or you taught yourself, that’s all. you.
There are people and entities out there that have your back, working to protect you and stand up for you, whether you know it or not. Friends, (chosen) family, organizations that think highly of you, even when it can feel hard to think highly of yourself. There’s ALWAYS light to offset the dark.
When things feel like they’re just too much, let your mind zoom out to the cosmos, the universe, the multiverse. Does it make you feel tiny? Good. The BS is even tinier. You’re an important piece of the puzzle and the puzzle is bigger than you could ever imagine.
So here’s to you, you made it through another day. You have so many exciting and happy days ahead of you.
Although I can’t give you a physical hug, I’m sending a longer-than-normal virtual hug. And blowing a cozy virtual kiss. You’re so wonderful, it’s just absolutely wild.
With so much love,
Holland