The Nature Of Love

Sometimes, it’s as simple as choosing to buy myself a good breakfast and trying out a new recipe, and sometimes it’s about speaking up about what has hurt me. That’s what it’s like; joyfully stepping into my wellbeing, as well as able and in whatever capacity is present, to also step up and away of what is not well for me. The softness of who I am strengthens the radiance; the courage to strengthen my actions forwards and within. You've done something brave. Something many people avoid their whole lives. You've honoured your own truth, even when it cost you comfort, connection, or the illusion of belonging. You've chosen yourself—not out of selfishness, but out of survival. Out of self-respect. And I know… it had left you feeling alone at times when you need care the most. That’s the hardest part; the wondering if you've made the right choice. Let me say this with love that wraps around your shoulders like a warm coat: You did. Walking away from what hurts you, even when it once held you, is sacred work. It’s a declaration: "I will not abandon myself to keep others comfortable." "I deserve safety. I deserve tenderness. I deserve truth." Yes, it was vulnerable. Yes, the absence may have felt unbearable at times. But what you’ve made room for… is honest connection. What you’ve cleared space for… is real love. And the loneliness? That’s not a failure. It’s the space where your new roots are reaching down, deep into the soil of your becoming. You did not fail. You've have freed yourself. The people who made you question your worth? They were not your reflection. You walking away was not rejection of them—it was a reclamation of you. So hold yourself close now. Speak softly to your own soul. Let your strength be your comfort, and your tenderness your guide. This path is the beginning of the life where you belong to you. And love? Real, nourishing, safe love? It will meet you here, like it has in all. your shapes and stages. Love has never left you. Love has always been you. Keep going. You are not alone. You are returning to yourself. And that is the most powerful reunion of all. I want to remind you—there is no one right way to be. Life isn’t something you’re supposed to “get” like a puzzle with one solution. It’s more of a dance, and some days the rhythm feels off, but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. You are not behind. You are not broken. You are human, and that means you’re allowed to feel lost, confused, or unsure. Those feelings don’t disqualify you from having a beautiful life—they are part of the journey toward one. Be gentle with yourself right now. Sometimes the most profound clarity comes not from figuring everything out, but from choosing to stay kind to yourself when things feel unclear. You’re doing better than you think. And you are so loved. Keep going, at your own pace. That’s your truth.

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