Speak

Speak to yourself like you would a best friend.

Cheers of excitement, lips lifted in joy, happiness shining in your tone. Arms are open to them, and words are honest and supportive.

Speak to yourself like you would a lover.

Whispers of awe, love lingering on your lips, snuggling into them and murmuring every beautiful thing about them between your lips.

Speak to yourself like you would a family member nearing the end of their life.

No hesitation in pouring out your love, your gratitude, your immense relief at getting to experience life with them, to share this time and space with them. Smiles wide, love warm, and care clear in the way you squeeze their hands and say their name.

Speak to yourself like you would a child.

With wonder in your voice and joy in your eyes. You are so smart, so perfect, so beautifully you, that it takes my breath away. Say it without restraint, with only love and adoration.

Speak to yourself like you would a pet.

Eyes shining with the unexpected love for this creature who cannot speak but loves you all the same. Nuzzle into them, whisper to them as if they understand every I love you, every you’re so sweet, every moment a chance to print your love onto them.

Imagine if for just a day you spoke to yourself like you spoke to those you love? Imagine whispering words of adoration against your ear, running your hands over your skin and smiling at the joyous being of the person living inside. Imagine looking at every part of yourself and not seeing faults or fears, but rather seeing the unique being that you are. A living, breathing, miraculous thing.

What if you remembered how amazing you were? How powerful you are? How capable of love and light and joy and happiness you are?

Imagine?