Love the State You Are In

Some days you feel healthy and strong. And oh my, aren’t those good days? Some days you don’t. You might hurt—inside or out. You might feel old, worn down, worn out. Maybe you managed to get enough sleep, but you are still tired. Maybe you couldn’t sleep at all, and you are so very tired. You are sure others are happier, healthier, smarter, wealthier. You are sure it’s just you. Hear me out. Be okay with you—no matter what state you are in.

Transcript

Settle yourself.

Bring your attention to your breath.

Bring your breath into your body.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Welcome to a hit of hope.

Some days you might feel healthy and strong.

And oh my,

Aren't those good days.

But some days,

Or maybe many days,

You don't.

You might hurt inside or out.

You might feel old,

Worn down,

Worn out.

Maybe you've managed to get enough sleep,

But you are still tired.

Maybe you couldn't sleep at all,

And you are so very,

Very tired.

You are sure others are happier,

Healthier,

Smarter,

Wealthier.

You are sure it's just you,

Struggling.

When that happens,

Inhale.

Exhale.

Bring your attention to your breath.

Bring your breath into your body.

I've learned something recently.

Whatever it is,

Embrace the state you are in.

Hear me out.

Be okay with you,

No matter what state you are in.

Whether you are the weight you want to be or not.

Whether you are in the relationship you want to be in or not.

Whether you have the job,

The house,

The dog,

The kids,

The car you want or not.

Whether you feel capable or not.

Can you love you?

Can you find the courage,

The grit,

The strength,

The fierceness to love you,

No matter what?

Because that's the thing.

Do you hear me?

That's the thing.

You love you.

You honor you.

And you serve and care for you.

This matters.

Trust me.

You.

Please find the beauty and the light in you.

Namaste.

Reviews

Gently imploring my to feel self-love. What a powerful message! Thank you.

I love this. I am ok exactly where I am and is where I need to be now. Thank you. Namaste🙏🏾

Your Kind words help me as I experience chronic pain from degenerative discs. I feel a little more hopeful that I can find the light in myself to get through this pain flare up.

What a great message and so so true thank you Betsy

You inspired me to care about myself. That.Is.Huge. Thank you.

this was so beautiful and exactly what I needed to hear this morning. thank you so much. Namaste ♥️

Thank you, good acceptance meditation 🙏

I simply cannot tell you how much that meant to me this morning. Thank you. Namaste.

Thank you for this affirming practice, Betsy. It can indeed be difficult, but self-acceptance and loving oneself no matter the situation or circumstances are possible - and often discounted. So important though, and so critical to a more peaceful, centered, accepting life. Thank you for sharing this with us. I see the light in you. (And in me, as well. 😊) 🤲🏻❤️🤲🏻

Beautiful! Albeit short, but a wonderful reminder that I matter. Thank you🙏

More of a talk than a meditation, but good sound advice. Thank you 💜 x