When You Couldn't Let The Good In | Selfgentle 29

This episode is part of the Two Minutes of Self-gentleness with Femke series. Something good happened, and even as it was happening, you felt yourself unable to fully land inside it. Receiving is harder than it looks, especially when you've spent years being the one who gives. This episode sits with the difficulty of receiving and invites you to stay with something good, just a few seconds longer. If you would like to explore self-gentleness more deeply, you can find Femke's Self-gentleness courses on Insight Timer. You are also warmly invited to join Femke's Self-gentleness Hour, a free live session on Insight Timer every second Friday of the month.

Transcript

Welcome to two minutes of self-gentleness with Femke Something good happened. Someone said something kind, Or you did something well, Or a moment was really nice. And even as it was happening, You felt yourself somewhere beside it, Unable to fully let it in. Inside of you. Receiving is harder than it looks, Especially when you've spent years being the one who gives, The one who manages, Who holds things for other people. The good thing happens. Then it passed and you are left with this faint sense of having missed it. Receiving is a skill, And like all skills, It takes practice. It starts in small moments, Like this one right now. So right now. Offer yourself a moment of care for yourself. And stay with it. Just a few seconds longer than feels comfortable. So listen to my voice when I affirm this for you. I'm learning to receive. And I can be patient with how long it takes. I'm allowed to let good things in, Let them land. I don't have to deflect or minimize when something kind comes my way. Staying with a good moment is a practice, Not a performance. I can receive care for myself, Even when receiving from others is hard. I am the most important person to consistently deserve my own gentleness. Whenever you need a reminder. You can come back to this. Anytime.

Reviews

That was lovely. It was a kind and gentle reminder that is much needed today. Thank you!