Today, I was thinking of all the great changes I have made—some to get rid of old habits that weren't good for me, some to get rid of old situations that no longer served me, and some were simply things that had been laying dormant in who I was and needed to be brought to the surface so they could grow and shine bright. In the midst of it all, I still found myself thinking of what else I needed to work on, and I had to stop myself. Not because these aren't things I want to do better at, but because I didn’t want to get caught in the potential cycle of always looking for what needs to be "worked on." I'm challenging myself to learn how to celebrate where I am in my current state and who I am now. To champion the beauty of what is and not always look at what I desire to be. Self-work is both challenging and fulfilling, but if you constantly focus on what needs to be done, you will forget to bask in the amazing moment of what is. My mantra for today is: I am beautiful just the way I am. Even as I make changes, I am still, in that moment and in every proceeding moment, beautiful just the way that I am.
Sometimes, I forget that beauty isn’t just about how I look—it’s about how I show up in the world, how I treat myself, and how I choose to see myself. True beauty comes from within, from self-acceptance, and from the quiet confidence of knowing that I am enough, just as I am. That I am worthy, just as I am, and that I am valuable, just the way that I am.
There was a time when I spent so much time looking for validation from others, waiting for someone to tell me I was good enough, pretty enough, worthy enough. I realized that if my value and self-worth are only present when validated by others outside of myself, then if that outside force decided to stop validating me, my self-worth would go with it. That my validation has to stand firm from within, that regardless of what is said, good or bad, my validation of self must stand firm in my own personal truth. Again I say to myself, "I am beautiful just the way that I am".
I’m learning that I have to be my own cheerleader. I can’t wait for someone else to tell me I’m capable or worthy of success. Only I have the power to create that inner belief, to remind myself of my own strength and uniqueness. I am the only one who can do what I can do, and I am the only one who can be who I am meant to be. No one else has my combination of skills, personality, and experiences—no one else is me. I believe that’s why we have fingerprints. They are our personal reminders that no one else can be as good at being you as you are, and you carry that reminder with you wherever you go.
Some days are easier than others. Some days, I feel unstoppable and bright. Other days, I may feel a bit insecure or unsure of myself. But even on those days, I’m choosing to be gentle with myself. I’m choosing to remind myself that I am worthy of love and respect, and that I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. Whatever internal and external changes I do decide to work on, I’m doing it for me and no one else.
I’m also reminding myself that beauty shows itself in many ways. It’s in how I treat others, how I show kindness, how I lift up those around me, and how I choose joy even when it’s hard. That there is beauty in my flaws, as I embrace my imperfections. It’s in those moments of vulnerability and authenticity that I truly shine.
So today, I choose to celebrate who I am. I choose to be my biggest fan. I choose to acknowledge my beauty, my strength, and my worth. I choose to remember that only I can be me, and that is more than enough. Because I am simply beautiful, just the way I am. And so are you.
Love you lots! -Sacred
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