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To Self - by Marissa Bejarano

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    • Marisssa Bejarano at Pima Community College
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    To self,

    I love you. It may feel like you are alone or that no one wants you around, but I am here with you always. I see what you do to cope with tough times, and I am proud of you. We all need reminders that we are doing well, and I am here to tell you just that.

    Mental health is something that many people struggle from. Although it is not ideal, it is okay. I am here with you now to let you know that these hard times are only for a little while longer. You will get the life you desire and deserve. Your hardships will not go unrecognized. Only when we get to the root of your triggers, then we can decide how best to resolve them. I say “we” to remind you that I am here with you.

    You are continuously doing the inner work. When you read about self-care, it should feel personal for you. I do not think your mental health triggers were created overnight, so as you process your feelings of forgiveness to those who may have hurt you in the past just remind yourself that once you let go it will get easier. Once you let go, you can move forward.

    Healing takes time, but time heals all wounds. It is easier said than done. My heart is always open for you. You are meant to be a source of love and compassion. You already know that there is either love or the absence of love. Love is the only emotion. When you love yourself, you trust yourself. You trust yourself enough to say to yourself that you will not put yourself through what you do not have to. You have choices.

    Happiness is a choice, and I am proud when you choose to base your happiness off your blessings. I know most of your anxiety stems from control. It is freeing when you focus on the positivity in your life and what you can control. You are on the right path. I know you know this because I send you signs. Listen to your intuition and I promise to speak to you softly. I am here to give you all the reassurance you need. Remember that you are light, you are love. Everything you need is within you.

    I promise you.

    This page titled To Self - by Marissa Bejarano is shared under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Marisssa Bejarano at Pima Community College.