right here
dear girl,
i want to remind you that living your dreams into reality is big work. and you are doing it. even as the laundry piles and the dust settles in and leftover takeout food waits in the kitchen. even as you sometimes say the last thing you meant to say. even as you let the tears fall. even as the beauty of it all surrounds you like a blanket. even as you wonder how you arrived at this moment, you know you are just where you need to be.
remember to be gentle with yourself. you can only do so much each day.
be gentle with yourself. you must remember to rest.
be gentle with yourself. steep learning curves sometimes require time away from the expectations of others.
be gentle with yourself. joy can be your companion.
be gentle with yourself. trust what you know.
be gentle with yourself. just be right here.
with big love,
me
notes to myself in an invitation
Reader Comments (16)
seems like a perfect sunday exercise.
can always come here and leave feeling
really good about all that is going down.
love you my girl.
Thanks Liz for sharing your words & light with the world. I most needed to read these words right here and now! :)
This is so perfectly beautiful. I needed to read it today. Thank you. xox
Thank you.
For one so young, you are a wise person and an inspiration.
Your lines resonate deeply with me, thank you for sharing them.
Thank you, always for the way your words aim straight for my heart.
((Thank you! Love and Hugs!!))
Your words are comfort food for my soul.
Beautiful words we should all remember!
thank you!
thank you liz. your words and images bring so much comfort, joy and validation. to remember to bless one's self as we strive to be our best selves or just make it through each and every day. you help me rekindle the love, the quiet, the kindness inside. thank you liz.
this: be gentle with yourself. steep learning curves sometimes require time away from the expectations of others.
yes.
I love this so, so much. Thank you!!
what a great way to start my week-- great post liz-- thank you so much.
finally enjoying some nice weather here on the east coast.
hope all is well by you. by the looks of the pictures you posted, it is! :) xo
oh you always say the perfect thing at the right time. but as i say this, I realize that you've already said this...and I'm playing catch up on your blog...so I'm wondering if the timing is mine. :) but it's funny how I always arrive at one of your posts at the most perfect of moments...when I need it. I wonder if I did read blogs every day...would they be as impactful. All I know is you are a good woman. Always looking out for others...those encouraging words...do make a difference. oh yes they do.