The Inner Child Of Enoughness

This spoken word track speaks to the inner child of enoughness — the part of us that still asks if we’ve done enough to be loved, chosen, or safe. Through gentle presence and whispered affirmations, this piece reminds us that healing isn’t about proof or performance, but about staying with ourselves when it matters most. May it meet you in the quiet places where the old questions still whisper, and may it remind you: the proof is in the staying.

Transcript

There's a child inside me,

A child who still wonders if I've done enough to be loved,

To be safe,

To be held.

This child asks,

Have I cried enough for you to see me?

Have I proven enough for you to choose me?

Have I performed enough for you to stay?

But now,

I place a hand on my heart and I whisper back,

I see you,

I won't leave you.

You don't have to cry enough for me to stay.

You don't have to prove enough for me to love you.

And you don't have to do anything but breathe.

You are enough.

And the body still remembers,

Of course.

Sometimes stillness feels like danger.

Sometimes peace feels like a trap.

Sometimes enoughness feels like boredom.

But I am learning to stay,

To sit with the fear,

To breathe through the panic,

To hold the small one inside me when they ask,

Are you sure,

Are you sure I don't have to do more?

And I say again,

I am here,

I will not leave,

You are safe with me.

This is the proof,

Not in the tears,

Not in the performance,

Not in the evidence I once thought I needed.

The proof is in the staying.

Every time I stay instead of abandon,

I grow the muscle of enoughness.

Every time I choose presence over performance,

I tell my child,

Love does not leave,

I will not leave.

And maybe if you are listening,

You can tell your child the same.

You can place a hand on your heart,

Breathe deep into your body and whisper,

I see you,

I will not leave you,

You are safe with me.

You are enough,

Always enough.

Reviews

Beautifully said

I was drawn in by the description....your words just capture me ..thank you for such tidbits as "you are safe with me",and"always enough".😊💟🐏

This talk is heartfelt, powerful, and deeply relatable. John created a safe space that invited us to reflect with compassion, reminding us that our worth is not earned but inherent. A truly inspiring and healing experience. Thank you John! 🙏🫶

Thank you m. A lifetime of guilt worry and shame have been healed by your beautiful words. 🙏

This is beautiful, John. For those wanting to do inner child work, I feel like this is a lovely track to incorporate into daily practice. Thank you for helping us look after our inner child. ❤️

Strengthening the Muscle of Enoughness is such a great concept and reminds me that Practice! Practice! Practice! is how to get to the Carnegie Hall of Enoughness...one breath at a time.

Simply beautiful guide. Thanks so much. I am learning to love
my beautiful baby self. 💖

Hi,John just finished listening 🎶 to the inner child of enoughness 🥰😊 my dad use too always come and go from my life! and sometimes i'd think 🤔 am i enough! 🥺 now i'm older i'am enough going too keep telling myself that

🙏🏼Thank you John!
A useful reminder to slow down, and be with my inner child. I became aware that I tell my inner child that it’s okay, without taking the time to nurture.
✨💞💫 Namaste

This track is perfection! 👍 Despite a wonderful childhood, I'd sometimes act out, craving mom's approval. In class, I'd drift off, feeling stifled, and cry due to hatred for school. Teachers thought I was behind, but mom believed in me! I strived for honor roll each year, determined to prove them wrong and make mom proud 👌, although it never seemed enough 🙄 Soo thank you 🙏🏽 for this!! 🩶🩶🩷🩶