“Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts.”
Nikki Giovanni
Dear Muse,
To be human is to be imperfect.
We all make mistakes.
How we perceive those mistakes is a choice.
Are your mistakes failures? Or are they opportunities for growth, for humility, or for greater compassion?
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve To Make Mistakes
Je Mérite De Faire Des Erreurs
You are not meant to be flawless.
You are meant to be whole.
When we give ourselves permission to stumble, we open the door to healing. We learn. We release shame. We move forward—wiser, softer, stronger.
Here are thoughtful tools to support your journey toward radical self-acceptance:
Let's begin with a grounding practice to quiet self-criticism and welcome grace into the present moment.
SELF FORGIVENESS AFFIRMATIONS - A GUIDED MEDITATION FOR FORGIVENESS
FROM YOGA WITH BIRD
Self forgiveness is the start of creating space for new. We must forgive ourselves so that we can continue to move forward with a pure and loving heart not only for others but for ourselves as well. Join Bird in this meditation of releasing the difficult memories of our younger selves to allow ourselves to continue working towards our best version.
Next, a discussion on embracing imperfection, redefining success, and transforming mistakes into meaning.
HOW TO LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES: LET GO OF REGRET & MOVE FORWARD (MY BREAST IMPLANT NIGHTMARE)
FROM MEL ROBBINS
If you’ve ever failed, made a major mistake, or wish you could take something back, this episode will teach you how to let go of regret and move forward. This episode is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight-up rocket fuel. Mel gives life-changing insights that will turn your regret into wisdom that will help you get out of any situation where you feel stuck. It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life.
Next, your journal prompt.“What mistake am I still holding against myself, and how can I begin to release it?” Let's explore letting go.
LETTING GO: HOW TO FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR YOUR MISTAKES
BY AIMLIEF
Ruminating about your past mistakes won’t let you grow, evolve, and, most importantly, live in the present. It’ll only keep you stuck in the past, where you don’t exist anymore, because the only thing you have is the present moment. There’s nothing you can do about the past. So, let’s help you get unstuck from that.
Next, a story that reframes mistakes as sacred teachers on the path to self-love.
BY NICOLA DINAN (MAY)
Max is caught on a tightrope of discontent, on one side her London life as legal counsel for a tech company, where she impersonates AI, and then that of a published poet, who happens to also be trans. It’s a story of millennial fears and forgiveness, reckoning with past mistakes, stylishly interweaving two compelling voices as they unravel their own love story.
Okay, now time for the mess!
FROM THE CREATOR OF "GIRLFRIENDS", MARA BROCK AKIL
Let's enjoy the mistakes and missteps that Keisha and Justin make as they navigate their first love and high school life. This show doesn't shy away from portraying the messy, imperfect nature of early romantic experiences, including the emotional toll of making bad decisions and the consequences they can have. Pray for their parents! Also, Season 2 is coming!
A GENTLE SELF-COMPASSION RITUAL
FROM JE MÉRITE, I DESERVE
Perfection is a myth, but compassion? That’s real. Mistakes don’t make you less worthy, they make you human. This self-love and self-care ritual is designed to soften your inner voice, ease the grip of guilt, and remind you: you deserve grace.
SOFT SPACES - Wrap yourself in softness—your favorite oversized sweater, a silk robe from Je Mérite collection, or your coziest blanket. Surround yourself with things that comfort, not criticize.
COMPASSION PLAYLIST - Create a playlist that feels like a hug. Add songs that remind you that you are whole, flaws and all.
LOVE LETTER TO LITTLE YOU - Write a short note to your younger self. Tell them it’s okay to mess up. Tell them what you needed to hear then. Then tell yourself: You are safe to be imperfect.
You are doing your best—and that is enough.
Because your worth is never up for debate.
You are not your missteps.
You are your courage. You are your comeback.
You deserve patience.
You deserve a soft place to land.
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
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