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

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 🙏.

Charles always has a way of helping me connect so well to my inner child. This is a short but powerful guided connection.

This is the sweetest, purest song. Absolutely beautiful, tender, deeply affirming. 🥹 Charles makes this into even more of a tear jerker with the music choice!!

I loved Mr Roger’s as a kid. This was so touching, short and beautiful. Thank you!

So simple yet so powerful! Thank you for that. 🙏 Would you release a version without music? I’m pretty sensitive to sound and would love to incorporate this practice into my daily rituals.

Sweet

Lovely

I saw this inner child meditation and it was short, so I tried it. I never felt more seen. I sing this song to my children and I want them to take in this lesson, but when I turn it around to myself, it does feel uncomfortable and almost shameful to take it in and feel that the way I am right now is enough. I have a special place for Fred Rogers, he was from my hometown and I truly believe he was and still is a spiritual guide for children and adults. Thank for you thos validation and helpful reminder to love myself like I love my children.

Mr. Rogers... Wise and beautiful, and my inner child continues to love his work. Thank you for the reminder.

Lovely and healing. I felt compassion flow in new ways. Thank you. Thank you. 🙏

This was beautiful thankyou. I have bookmarked so when Im feeling low I can listen 💕

Charles this is brilliant in the most beautiful way. Your child is so lucky to have you. This is now written in the opening cover of my new journal, and yes - at the first line, it made me cry.

Hey Charles 😊
I’d love to hear this guidance over and over every day 💙I took a course of “knowing and healing inner child and learn mature adult skills”, about 2 yrs ago and it will be my lifetime work.💫 I can say in this practice you shared the most important keywords with all of us through this journey and AS ALWAYS THANK YOU SO MUCH… 💫

So sweet & simple yet profound. Loved it! Thank you 🦋🙏💜

Tender reminder to call on our unconditional love we carry within ourselves. Thank you, Charles. 💗

Simple and sweet reminder to love yourself for just being you

Really needed this today. Thank you!!