A love letter for my readers...

Dear soul,

There's something I need you to know. 

Something I think you've forgotten. 

It might seem trite, but I think it's important. 

Because you need to know how amazing you are. 

How special you are. 

Because I'm guessing you don't see it. 

...

I know you see all the things that are wrong with you, or all the things you've done wrong. 

I know you see all the ways that you're lacking, and how you're not as far ahead as the people around you. 

You may not always feel beautiful... but I bet there is someone who thinks you are f*cking amazing. 

You may not be where you want to be in life or have the business or job that you want... but I bet that you just being there is making someone's life better.

You may feel old and crumbly and haggard - and maybe when you look in the mirror you don't like what you see - but I bet you've made a baby laugh. 

I bet you've brought someone to tears (maybe without even knowing it) because of a kindness you've done. 

I bet that you just listening to someone or being there for them has turned their day around. 

You don't see all these things, but I see them.

...

I see the strength it takes to keep going when you feel you've got nothing more to give.

I see your beauty and strength and calm as you face challenges other people haven't had to face. 

And I see your spirit shining through as you blaze a path other people would never have the courage to start down. 

So stop with the hating on yourself.

You're an awesome person, in so many ways. 

[I've been doing an exercise on this recently where I write down positive things people have said about or to me over the years, and I read them every day, before I check my phone. I can't tell you how powerful it is!]

It doesn't matter about the mistakes you've made. 

Keep making them! 

Mistakes help us grow.

It doesn't matter that you don't know what you're doing. 

None of us know what we're doing (some people just pretend better than others, or are in complete denial!)

Today, friend, just know that you're doing absolutely fine... just the way you are... just as you are now. 

No changes needed, because we like you just as you are :) 

...

A short one for today - sometimes needed! 

Love,
  
Claire  

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