I don’t think that there’s much I can write about love in today’s message that’ll add anything to these quotes from the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse, except perhaps this: double down on being kind to YOU, especially in those moments when you feel that you deserve it the least.
When you are able to empower yourself through your own acceptance of YOU, you will stand taller than you ever have before, and love will follow you, and surround you and love will touch everything around you.
“We often wait for kindness…but being kind to yourself can start right now.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“What’s your best discovery?” asked the mole. “That I’m enough as I am,” said the boy.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
When we each do our own work to heal our own wounds and find our own sense of acceptance from ourselves, then the way we play together is completely changed.
“When things get difficult, remember who you are.’ ‘Who am I?’ asked the boy ‘You are loved’ said the horse” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“Sometimes I think you believe in me more than I do,” said the boy, “You’ll catch up,” said the horse.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“I’m so small,” said the mole. “Yes,” said the boy, “but you make a huge difference.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“I am truly tiny’ said the mole. ‘The love inside you,’ said the boy ‘is as big as the universe.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“Sometimes I worry you’ll all realize I’m ordinary,” said the boy. “Love doesn’t need you to be extraordinary.” said the mole.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“Sometimes I worry you wouldn’t love me if you knew how bad I was,” said the boy. “We don’t love you because we think you’re good,” said the mole. – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“So you know all about me?’ asked the boy. ‘Yes.’ said the horse. ‘And you still love me?’ ‘We love you all the more.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“Sometimes I feel lost,” said the boy. “Me too,” said the mole, “but we love you, and love brings you home.” – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
“I think everyone is just trying to get home.” Said the boy. – the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse
I can’t help but be reminded of Ram Dass talking about coming home inside of ourselves. He was talking about finding our wholeness – knowing who we are at the deepest and most profound levels of our being and building our lives upon that foundation… “we’re all just walking each other home…”
Guiding mantras for self-reflection:
- “I am enough.” Repeat this mantra daily, letting it sink into your core. You are worthy of love and happiness, simply because you exist.
- “Self-compassion is not self-indulgence.” Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a dear friend.
- “My worth is not defined by my mistakes.” Everyone makes mistakes. Forgive yourself, learn, and move forward.
- “Love is a journey, not a destination.” Embrace the imperfections, the growth, and the ever-evolving nature of love, both for yourself and others.
- “I am worthy of love, exactly as I am.” This is the ultimate truth. Let it be your guiding light.
By cultivating self-kindness, we create a foundation for a more fulfilling life, filled with love, acceptance, and connection. As the boy in the story says, “I think everyone is just trying to get home.” Let self-compassion be the guiding light on your journey back to your truest self.
Have a beautiful Friday!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Sharing love.
(Image credit: “The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse” by Charlie Mackesy)