Be Kind to Yourself

How are you doing? How have you been? Did you have a bad day? Are you being harsh to yourself again? I am sure that you have done your best. I hope that everything will be okay. You have been kind to other people. So please be kind to yourself.

Do you feel that you have made an unforgivable mistake today? It may look grave now, but it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. I am sure that you were well-intended. I am confident that you will find a way to make it all okay.

Do you feel that you have disappointed someone who you deeply respect? It may look like a huge let-down now, but it may not be that serious from the other person’s perspective. I am certain that you have tried your best, and that is enough for today.

Do you feel you have embarrassed yourself in front of others? It may look like a public failure now, but people will forget. In a few years, you may even have a good laugh about this.

Don’t worry about whatever happened today. Those small mistakes don’t reflect who you really are. They are just small bumps on a long journey. Tomorrow, you will be on your way again with a little bit more experience and a few more fire pit stories to share.

The fact is we are all mortals who make mistakes and have limitations. Sometimes, you may feel that you fail at doing so many things in life. However, none of these imperfections really matter. We, as humans, have a natural talent for working with others to compensate for each other’s shortcomings. Our contribution to this world is determined by our capabilities, not limitations.

I know you, my friend, have a long list of talents that will make the world a better place. The most important one is your special skill of understanding and caring for your family and friends. It may not seem important to you, but every little bit of your kindness deeply matters to them.

We all know these past years have been difficult for everyone. We have become ever more isolated, and the world has become more confusing. It is easier, now than ever, to become lost in life. It is important to share your feelings and burdens with people close to you. Let them know what you need. Let them help you go through these tough patches.

You might feel that revealing your mess will change other people’s opinions about you. In those moments, consider what you would think and do in your friends’ shoes. You are a compassionate person. You will ask them about their life. Then, you will tell them that the mess wasn’t too bad. You know who your friends really are at the core, and a little bit of mess would not change a single opinion about them

The truth is limitations, mistakes, and imperfections are parts of life. At the end of the day, none of these really matter. What matters to other people is your kindness. So be kind to yourself, like how you have always been kind to others.