For much of my life, I struggled with feeling not good enough—and imposter syndrome showed up often. It’s something many women experience at one point or another. I’d get excited about a new idea or endeavor, only to be met with the thought: “How can I succeed when so many others are more qualified, more talented, more… everything?” I’d shrink. I’d feel defeated.
Then I’d catch a win, have a breakthrough, and think, “Yes, I can do this!”
But almost immediately, another voice would chime in:“Who do you think you are? If you get big, everyone will see you’re not actually that wise.”
These days, I can call BS on that voice.
And what helped me get here—what got me back on my feet and willing to share my hard-earned wisdom—is this: I realized that deep self-care isn’t just about physical fitness (though that matters too). It’s about honoring ourselves enough to tend to the emotional, spiritual, and soulful parts of us—especially in a world that often feels like it’s falling apart.
When I read the news, I feel sadness, frustration, and anger. If I sit on those feelings, they turn into hopelessness and rage. But when I give them space—really let them move through me—they often transform into motivation, clarity, even joy and gratitude for the beauty still alive in the world.
Here’s what I know:
Our feelings and beliefs only linger if we keep feeding them with tired, repetitive thoughts.
So I invite you to ask yourself:
✨ “Am I benefiting from holding onto this feeling?”
✨ “How does this belief serve me—or anyone else?”
There’s a part of you that’s aching to be free. That wants to live authentically. That wants to give your real self to the world.
I used to say it’s our job to hold space for peace and joy. Now I say: it’s not about obligation. It’s about interconnection. We’re not separate. What we embody ripples outward.
So I choose to care for myself as best as I can at any given time—body, mind, soul—with reverence.
To be strong and soft. To do the best I can at any given time without self-judgment.
To be an anchor for the Divine Mystery moving through this world.
And you?
What’s your commitment to deep self-care?
Or maybe the better question is:
Why do you care—especially in these confusing, challenging times?
If you’d like a little nudge inward, hop over here and scroll to the bottom for a free list of reflection questions to explore this more deeply. 🌿
