“sometimes walking away has nothing to do with weakness, and everything to do with strength. we walk away not because we want others to realise our worth and value, but because we finally realise our own”
robert tew
dear muse,
you are inherently worthy
and at je mérite, i deserve, we affirm this truth every single day
your worth is not determined by external factors or other people's opinions
it comes from within you
acknowledging your strengths and celebrating your accomplishments
treating yourself with the same kindness and compassion you would offer a dear friend
you deserve every good thing life has to offer
without exception
enjoy this week's love letter...
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our meditation
how often do you allow yourself to feel worthy?
to feel it not just as a passing thought, but as an unshakeable truth
that's exactly what this week's meditation is here to do
whether you're just beginning your worthiness journey or simply need a reminder on a hard day, this meditation will meet you exactly where you are, and gently bring your back to yourself
from great meditation
our podcast
what if your worth has never actually been in question?
this week, we're passing you the mic on dr. adia gooden's
unconditionally worthy podcast
three women
three stories
one truth
the life you're longing for begins the moment you decide you are already worthy of it
episode 86 - how claiming your worth creates shifts in your life
by adia gooden
our journal prompt
have you ever achieved everything you set out to, and still felt like it wasn't enough?
this week, our blog selection makes the case that from childhood onward, we're quietly taught that worth must be earned through titles, achievements, and other people's approval
but no amount of external validation can fill an internal void
the truth she returns to, and the truth we return to every day at je mérite, is that we have always been enough, simply because we exist
letting go of the chase and reclaiming your self-worth
by robyne hanley-dafoe ed.d. for psychology today
our book selection
somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality
one tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life
while we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself?
would any of these other lives truly be better?
by matt haig
finally, our film selection
what would you sacrifice to feel worthy of a seat at the table?
This is more than a fashion film, it's a mirror
asking the question so many of us quietly wrestle with:
how much of yourself are you willing to give up in pursuit of external validation?
and at what point does ambition stop feeling like power and start feeling like loss?
we're watching this one with fresh eyes this week
directed by david frankel - starring anne hathaway & meryl streep
your worthiness ritual
rituals are a form of devotion
when you take time to tend to yourself, you are making a declaration:
i matter
my peace matters
i deserve this
create sacred space light your affirmation candle. dim the lights. put your phone on do not disturb. take 10 mins of complete quiet
the releasing bath or shower draw a warm bath. as you enter the water, consciously release what is not yours to carry - other people's opinions, the need to prove yourself, shame. if you shower, let the water carry it all away. breathe deeply. you are cleansing more than your body
the anointing after bathing, take your favorite body oil or lotion and apply it slowly and with intention. as you tend to each part of your body, offer it a quiet thank you. your hands. your legs. your belly. your arms. this body carries you. it deserves tenderness
in closing
you deserve to feel worthy
you deserve to take up space
you deserve to be loved
let this be the week you fully embrace your worthiness
as always, affirmations from pervious weeks are available here
you'll be hearing more from me soon
promise
tamara charese
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
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