"It’s interesting how often we can’t see the ways in which we are being strong." – Lena Dunham
In every moment, we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have. Some times we have more capacity to choose helpful and empowering actions, and sometimes we are just trying to survive.
Both show strength. And when you know better, you can do better. But don't shame yourself for not knowing. Or taking time to choose something better for you.
Forgive yourself - you were surviving. And you got you here, to where you are now. That shows a lot of strength.
Sending lots of love to the parts of us that didn't know any better and were doing our best to survive.
And sending lots of love to the parts of us that have grown and made a new path.
👉 Do you find it easy to shame and judge and blame yourself? I sure can. But I'm choosing compassion and kindness and grace and love.
💜 Ruth x
Forgive Yourself
