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Hi You,

Let me start by saying you are beautiful, worthy and enough, just as you are. And though you may read that statement and shake your head in denial of it, there is a place within you (your heart) that knows without question the statement is true. Which is to say, no matter what you think about yourself, now or whenever, you are imbued with a heart that knows only how to love you and remind you of your beauty, worth and enoughness.

Some things I’d love you to consider:

* There are people in this world who light up at the thought of you, whose hearts warm when they see your face or hear your voice, who feel lucky to call you friend or family. There are people who have been touched by your heart, your wisdom and your gifts, even if you were unaware of it. All this to say, your presence here matters. You matter. If your mind is suggesting otherwise, it’s lying to you again, as minds often do. Sink into your heart and root yourself into the truth of your worth. Again, you matter. We need you here.

* Your truth is in no way rooted in the opinions of others, so don’t let the opinions of others uproot your from your truth. Stand strong in who you are, free and undeniable, and let the singular light you cast be colored with authenticity.

* Don’t forget about all those other times you did exactly what you thought you couldn’t do. Instead of focusing on all the times you've failed or fallen short, why not focus on all the times you didn't? Why not consider all the different ways you've already done exactly what it is you're trying to do now? You have confronted your fears before, you have pushed beyond your comfort zone, you have had uncomfortable conversations, and the list goes on. Please don't waste time convincing yourself you can't do it. You can do it. You probably already have done it, many times in many different ways.

* It’s what you do from this moment on that matters the most. It will always be what you do from this moment on that matters the most. You are not bound to any path laid out by past traumas, fears or insecurities, not when you decide to open yourself to the endless possibilities that live in each present moment. Your power really does live in the now. As long as you are breathing, it can never be too late to change the course of your life.

* Sometimes it’s about making different choices, and sometimes it’s about finding acceptance with the choices you’re making. Maybe you don’t need to change as much as your mind says you need to. What would happen if you were to bring compassion and acceptance to wherever you are right now?

* Let yourself feel whatever it is you’re feeling, without needing to make sense of it or justify it or have others feel okay about it. And remember that feelings are fleeting, all of them, eventually. Hold onto the mantra this too shall pass when it feels like you’ve got nothing else to hold onto.

* There will never be a single reason to give up on yourself. No matter what your mind tells you. Not one single reason. So don’t waste your precious energy even thinking about it.

* It bears repeating once more: you are beautiful, worthy and enough, just as you are. You always have been, and you always will be.

Let me know which of the above resonated the most with you, and share with us some of your own wisdom, give us your version of a pep talk.

I love you, and I believe in you.

Scott

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