When You Feel Too Much And Not Enough | Selfgentle 24

This episode is part of the Two Minutes of Self-gentleness with Femke series. Some of us carry two messages at once: that we feel too much, that we are too sensitive, and also that we are somehow not enough. Both land in the same body, and neither is true. This episode sits with that particular inner tension and offers something to set against both voices. 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 soft gentleness with femke You feel too much. You are too sensitive. Too intense. Too affected by things. And at the same time, You're not enough. Not accomplished enough. Not together enough. Not far enough along. Both messages are part of you. And when these cause friction within you, Your body doesn't know what to do with that. Because they're friends. You are not too much. It's not a flaw to be sensitive. It is one of the ways that you are built. And the world needs people built this way. You are enough. Not eventually. Not once you've fixed the parts that feel broken. Right now. You are enough. Now let's affirm this together. You can say the words after me or just listen to my voice. My sensitivity? Is not something I need to manage or apologize for. I am not too much for the right spaces and the right people. I am enough right now, Not when I have become a better version of myself. I am allowed to take up space, Both emotionally and in the world. I am the most important person to consistently deserve my own gentleness. I am enough, Just as I am, Right now. Whenever that feeling comes back to you, Just come over to this track and listen to it. Say the words with me. I'm here waiting for you.

Reviews

Beautiful validation & support, Femke💝🙏🏻Thank you for this bite-sized comfort, like a hug from a friend🤗🥰

I have indeed been told those things. It can feel wounding. Many thanks for offering this support.