Inner Child Self-Compassion Quick Practice

Use these lyrics from a Mister Rogers' song ("It's You I Like") to cultivate a genuine feeling of self-compassion for the child who still lives within you. That child is in need of love. That child is in need of remembrance that there's nothing they must do, or be, in order to be good enough, in order to be worthy. It's you. Just you. It's you I like.

Transcript

The following words come from a song by Mr. Rogers. The words are so pure and naked, It can feel almost painful to truly let them in. It might feel embarrassing or shameful or maybe just wrong. But these words are meant for the deepest part of you. The part that is the same as when you were a totally innocent and helpless child. That part of you is still here. And sometimes they could really just use a sort of internal hug. Or maybe just an encouraging pat on the back. Something that says, It's okay. You're okay. When I let myself hear and really feel the song lyrics, Tears inevitably come to the surface. Because I remember I'm deserving of the words like everyone else. But sometimes I forget that. So here are the words. It's you I like. Not the clothes you wear. Not the way you do your hair. But it's you I like. The way you are right now. The way down deep inside you. Not the things that hide you. Not your toys. Not your stuff. Not your skills. They're just beside you. But it's you I like. Every part of you. Your skin. Your eyes. Your feelings. Whether old or new. I hope that you remember. Even when you're feeling blue. That it's you I like. It's you yourself. It's you. It's you I like. You don't have to do or be anything in order to be good enough. In order to be worthy of existence. It's you. Just you. It's you I like.

Reviews

Oh my, yes. "It's you I like". Said into a mirror. Thank you Charles.

So sweet. Thank you, Charles. 🙏

A very sweet and touching check-in. Thank you!

I felt so moved by these words, such a beautiful poem! Thank you 🙏🏻

Powerful few minutes that brought tears. It’s been difficult recently, and we always try to be so strong. Needed this brief release. Thank you 🙏.