“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
I want you to really hear this…
I want you to remember this…
You are worthy!
You are deserving!
You are whole!
And…
You are not separate from any of this. Just like a wave is something that the entire ocean is doing, you are an expression of the entire Universe. The Universe IS you.
“Perhaps we just need little reminders from time to time that we are already dignified, deserving, worthy. Sometimes we don’t feel that way because of the wounds and the scars we carry from the past or because of the uncertainty of the future. It is doubtful that we came to feel undeserving on our own. We were helped to feel unworthy. We were taught it in a thousand ways when we were little, and we learned our lessons well.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Practice sharing the fullness of your being, your best self, your enthusiasm, your vitality, your spirit, your trust, your openness, above all, your presence. Share it with yourself, with your family, with the world.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
“You are whole and also part of larger and larger circles of wholeness you may not even know about. You are never alone. And you already belong. You belong to humanity. You belong to life. You belong to this moment, this breath.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
It’s so easy to find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of self-doubt, feeling unworthy and disconnected from the world around us. These feelings are never something we just thought up on our own, we were helped to feel this way. We were shown our separateness in a thousand little ways, and perhaps this has made us play small and hindered our personal growth.
Our highest potential lies in recognizing our inherent worth and embracing our interconnectedness with everything. To cultivate a deeper sense of self-worth and connection, we must practice sharing the fullness of our being. By sharing our enthusiasm, vitality, spirit, trust, openness, and presence, we unlock the door to not only our own potential, but we awaken the potential of those around us too. When we share our authentic selves, we create a ripple effect of positive energy that extends far beyond our immediate circle.
Of course we will encounter fellow humans who react badly from their own wounded separateness. Don’t ever take this as a sign of your own unworthiness again, keep shining your light brightly and gravitate toward those with an equal appreciation for authentic expression.
If you’re going to thrive in this world, you have to find your own way of sharing the fullness of your being. Don’t ever let your light be dimmed!
A few affirmations to help you authentically occupy your space in this world:
- “I am inherently worthy, deserving, and whole.”
- “I embrace my unique qualities and imperfections.”
- “I release self-doubt and embrace self-love.”
- “I am confident in my abilities and potential.”
- “I am grateful for my existence and the journey of life.”
Join us on this transformative journey and experience the power of sharing love and connection. Together, we can create a more compassionate and harmonious world, one heart at a time.
Have a beautiful Friday beautiful people!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Sharing love.
Today’s LIVE meditation
Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Write down your favourite affirmation on a sticky note and place it somewhere that you’ll be able to see it the whole day.
- “I am inherently worthy, deserving, and whole.”
- “I embrace my unique qualities and imperfections.”
- “I release self-doubt and embrace self-love.”
- “I am confident in my abilities and potential.”
- “I am grateful for my existence and the journey of life.”
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
Tracing the Roots of Unworthiness: Reflect on Kabat-Zinn’s observation that “we were helped to feel unworthy” through countless messages in childhood. Can you identify specific moments, relationships, or patterns from your past that taught you to question your worth? Write about how these experiences shaped your current relationship with yourself.
More importantly, what does that inner child need to hear from you now? Write a message to that child that describes acceptance and validation from the person who’s acceptance matters the most… you.
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
Q1: How can I believe I’m worthy when I’ve made so many mistakes?
A: Your worth isn’t determined by your actions or achievements—it’s inherent to your existence. Mistakes are part of being human and learning. Just as a wave doesn’t stop being part of the ocean when it crashes against the shore, you don’t stop being worthy when you stumble. Your worthiness exists independent of your performance or past.
Q2: What if people react negatively when I share my authentic self?
A: The truth is that our authentic expression doesn’t always work for everyone else, and the people around us have the right to either like or dislike who we are being. Even so, the way someone reacts to you say a lot more about the state they find themselves in than it does about you. A person who lives from a place of wholeness will remain respectful towards you even if they disagree with you. Someone who reacts negatively is not secure in themselves, and that never has anything to do with you.
Q3: I’ve been taught to be humble. Isn’t claiming my worth the opposite of humility?
A: True humility isn’t about diminishing yourself—it’s about seeing yourself accurately, without inflation or deflation. Recognizing your inherent worth is actually the foundation of genuine humility because it allows you to see that everyone else possesses this same inherent worth. False humility that requires you to play small serves no one.
Q4: How do I start “sharing the fullness of my being” when I’m not sure what that even means?
A: Start by noticing what you’re holding back. Where do you suppress your enthusiasm? When do you avoid social interaction? Where do you dampen your energy? Begin with small acts of authenticity—sharing a genuine opinion, expressing excitement about something you love, or being vulnerable about a struggle. The fullness of your being reveals itself when you stop hiding.
Q5: What does it mean that “the Universe IS you”?
A: This points to our fundamental interconnectedness. Just as a wave isn’t separate from the ocean but rather an expression of it, you’re not separate from the Universe but an expression of it. You’re not a disconnected observer of reality—you’re an active, integral part of it. This shifts the question from “how do I fit in?” to “how am I already connected?”
Q6: I feel disconnected and alone. How can I experience this sense of belonging?
A: The feeling of belonging isn’t something you must create—it’s something you must remember. You belong to this moment simply by being present in it. You belong to life by virtue of being alive. Start with the most immediate connection: your breath. You’re in constant exchange with the world around you. Each breath connects you to the atmosphere, to trees, to every living thing. Belonging isn’t a distant goal; it’s your current reality.
Q7: What if I’ve been “playing small” for so long that I don’t know how to do anything else?
A: Recognizing that you’ve been playing small is already a crucial first step. The patterns of self-diminishment were learned over time, and they can be unlearned with patience and practice. Start by catching yourself in moments of self-diminishment and choosing differently, even in small ways. Share one more honest thought. Take up a little more space. Speak a little louder. These small acts compound over time and rebuild your capacity for full expression.