Self-parenting is the practice of becoming the nurturing,
Compassionate presence.
That we may have needed at different stages of our lives.
Including present time.
It is learning to listen to ourselves with kindness.
To honour our needs.
And to offer ourselves the patience and understanding.
That allows us.
To grow.
And also to be.
Just who we are.
When life is challenging.
We may find ourselves responding from old patterns.
Becoming critical.
Feeling not good enough.
Or looking outside ourselves for reassurance.
And approval.
Self-parenting.
Invites us to pause and recognize such moments.
And instead of judging.
Rather ask.
What do I actually need right now?
Is it raised?
Encouragements.
Perhaps the courage to set a boundary.
And this is a learning.
That.
Over time can bring about a sense of safety and security.
By you having your own back.
Place within yourself that.
You can turn to.
Whenever the world feels overwhelming.
But also as a comfort during those ordinary days.
And just as a wise parent understands that growth takes time,
Sew.
We can learn to give ourselves permission to make mistakes,
To explore.
To begin again.
There is wisdom in receiving support from others.
But self-parenting helps us to develop an inner foundation.
So that we can.
Receive live.
With confidence.
And emotional steadiness.
Offer yourself a moment of gentleness today.
By placing a hand over your heart.
Taking a slow break.
And asking of yourself.
What does my inner being need to hear right now?
You might discover that the words you have been longing to receive from the outside are words.
You can actually offer yourself.
Because self-parenting is ultimately the art of self-care.
Becoming a loving companion.
Or yourself.
Walking beside yourself with patience.
And passion.
And trust.
