Compassionate Affirmations: Me First (I Am Here For Me)

We will explore what it’s like to choose ourselves. To choose ourselves first. It’s in the acknowledgment of this, that the beauty comes in.

We will start with a simple introduction to settle us in, allowing ourselves to be absorbed in the countdown, with the mesmerizing wind chimes in the background. Then we get to use these affirmations in the service of showing up for ourselves.

Transcript

Today is about the honoring of self,

Choosing yourself first.

I am here for me.

I am here for me.

Relax.

Give yourself the right to be here now,

As the countdown from ten to one takes place.

You can either allow yourself to soften into this moment,

Surrendering to the pull of gravity as it gently holds you,

Or two,

You can listen to the space between the numbers.

Let's drop into this,

Ten,

Nine,

Eight,

Seven,

Six,

Five,

Four,

Three,

Two,

One,

Relax.

Ten,

Nine,

Eight,

Seven,

Six,

Five,

Four,

Three,

Two,

One.

I choose me first,

Honoring my challenges,

Honoring myself,

Honoring my growth,

And honoring my future self.

Who is the one human being,

Who can always be there for me,

No matter what?

Who is the one person who knows what it's like to be me,

And how difficult things can get?

Who is the one human being who can truly understand me,

Empathize better than anyone else,

Any time that I need it?

I am,

I am,

I am,

I am here for me,

I choose this,

Then I lose this,

But forgetting this,

Forgetting myself,

Is part of the journey,

We disconnect,

So that we can reconnect.

May this be an avenue for reconnection to myself,

And for myself,

Me first.

And in doing so,

This energy will be available for those in my life that I care about.

And so it is.

As I choose me first,

I choose to be here for me,

I choose to be here now.

As I choose me first,

It feels different to start with.

It can take a little getting used to.

As I choose me first,

I gently recognize that life is difficult,

And that in acknowledging this,

I am worthy of self care.

As I choose me first,

I gently recognize that life is difficult,

And that in acknowledging this,

I choose to hold myself lightly.

As I choose me first,

I gently recognize that life is difficult,

And that in acknowledging this,

I choose to be okay with not being okay.

As I choose me first,

I choose to let myself off the hook when I slip up.

As I choose me first,

I let go of regret.

Because I know that given my level of consciousness I had at that time,

I was doing the best I could.

As I choose me first,

I accept myself just as I am,

Because deep down,

I know that I deserve this.

As I choose me first,

I choose to accept myself with a pause and a gentle half smile from time to time.

I am here for me.

I am here for me.

Honoring my challenges,

Honoring myself,

Honoring my growth,

And honoring my future self.

And so it is.

Reviews

Stunning. Beautiful. Words and music. Such a supportive and gentle way to release. I'm discovering your work at the perfect time on my path. Thank you Rueben. Thank you. Namaste 🙏🏼

There are some powerful affirmations in this 11 minute guided meditation: the importance of self care, honoring self, gratitude, self forgiveness. By boosting my self live , I improve the quality of loving kindness to those around me. It comes full circle. What you give is what you get.

We all need this one!!! Keeping it on repeat for a few days. Thank you for your guidance.

My mind was swimming with a myriad thoughts this morning but your wonderful offering came as a gentle reminder to bring me back into focus once again and taking control of myself to take on the day with confidence and positivity! Thank you so much Reuben as always. 😊🙏❤️🤍

A poignant and important message. I loved finding space between the numbers in the countdown and the birdsong for hope ! Thank you for the reminder to honor ourselves.

Love this track and playing it on repeat. I find it's a great mindful moving practice for me when I'm walking on the beach. Great uplifting background soundtrack, too.