Give Yourself Permission to Be

“Let the version of yourself that you were, teach you. Let the version of yourself that you are, comfort you . Let the version of yourself that you’re becoming inspire you!

You are the version that you need and needed at every phase of your life.”

~author unknown

Allow the essence of this statement to be your guide in a meaningful connection (or meditative journey) with self!

—Your Child Self… honor her gifts… notice her sweet innocence… & thank her for helping you make it to the place you are today.

—Your Current Self… Pause and recognize your many successes, celebrate how far you’ve come, hold space for your recent struggles… be with this beautiful woman, noticing her light and her grace, and her / your incredible wherewithal!

—Your Future Self… imagine all the ways that you’ve grown and the gifts that you’ve honed just keep on growing, healing, shining and lighting your way! Be inspired by the life that you’re creating and the future that lies ahead… the gifts not yet unpacked, awaiting their time to bloom!

This photo was taken recently of an art installation on the streets of Santa Fe. The second photo tells the tale of these imaginative empathic beings who offer shelter and compassion to (all parts of self) everyone! A perfect depiction for this practice of compassionate connection with the parts of yourself.

#selfcompassion #partsofself #healingtrauma #connection #childself #mindful #presence

#sacredhealingjourney #santafeart

Artist: Tigre Mashaal-Lively