I resonate with these so much. I’ve been peeling away the layers of who I have allowed myself to become over the past 2-3 years, with 2024 being the most extreme so far of this exfoliating process. I ended my two longest close friendships, and been learning how to provide myself with all the love, empathy, and encouragement I need; free of the personality contortionism I performed in order to earn that love from others in the past. It is lonely sometimes, but only until I realize I am feeling it. I comfort myself then, often wrapping my arms around myself in a hug. And I journal. My journals are my dearest companions, always willing to listen patiently all the way to the end 🖤.
Jules, your words resonate deeply with me. It’s so powerful to read about the shedding of layers and the process of unearthing your true self. Ending those close friendships and embracing solitude is a profound shift, and I can feel the tenderness of that space you’re holding for yourself. The loneliness you mention, the one that fades once you recognize it, is a familiar feeling. And I love the way you comfort yourself—embracing your own presence, offering yourself the love and empathy that was once sought from others. Your journals, your dearest companions, are a beautiful reflection of that inner journey, always there to listen without judgment. Thank you for sharing your experience so openly. It’s a reminder that the most important relationship we cultivate is the one with ourselves.
You are welcome. I agree that the most important relationship is the one we cultivate with ourselves. It’s taken me the better part of 45 years to realize I wasn’t doing that at all, and to begin to rectify it. Now that I am paying attention to my own heart, I am so grateful that I have begun this journey. Thank you for your kind words and for reading, it is comforting to meet a friend here who understands what I am doing and why. 🖤
Dear Jules, Your journey is both inspiring and familiar—it truly is the hardest and most rewarding thing we can do for ourselves, isn’t it? Paying attention to your own heart and nurturing that relationship takes patience, patience, and more patience. It’s not an easy path, but it’s one that yields such profound rewards.
I’ve been working with intentions for the past three years, setting them at the start of each new year. At first, I didn’t believe in the process at all, but looking back, every one of those intentions has manifested in abundance. It’s amazing what can unfold when we commit to showing up for ourselves with trust and persistence. Thank you for sharing your experience so openly. It’s comforting to know that we’re walking parallel paths in this vast and often tender process of becoming. 🖤 Glad we connected and you sharing my journey with me. Take Care. xo Jay
Your creativity shines through even in the midst of devastation and deep grief. Your words are like the brilliant stars in the dark vast sky. Each star reflects back to you the quality of your soul, and is there to remind you to hold onto hope.
Loveliest Mesa, Your words touch me in a way that leaves me breathless. To find beauty in the breaking is such a profound acknowledgment of this moment, and to have you see my heart as stunning is both humbling and uplifting.
Thank you for holding my words and my journey with such tenderness and grace. Your support means the world to me, and knowing you are here, witnessing and reflecting back this beauty, gives me strength to keep sharing and breaking open in new ways.
I resonate with these so much. I’ve been peeling away the layers of who I have allowed myself to become over the past 2-3 years, with 2024 being the most extreme so far of this exfoliating process. I ended my two longest close friendships, and been learning how to provide myself with all the love, empathy, and encouragement I need; free of the personality contortionism I performed in order to earn that love from others in the past. It is lonely sometimes, but only until I realize I am feeling it. I comfort myself then, often wrapping my arms around myself in a hug. And I journal. My journals are my dearest companions, always willing to listen patiently all the way to the end 🖤.
Jules, your words resonate deeply with me. It’s so powerful to read about the shedding of layers and the process of unearthing your true self. Ending those close friendships and embracing solitude is a profound shift, and I can feel the tenderness of that space you’re holding for yourself. The loneliness you mention, the one that fades once you recognize it, is a familiar feeling. And I love the way you comfort yourself—embracing your own presence, offering yourself the love and empathy that was once sought from others. Your journals, your dearest companions, are a beautiful reflection of that inner journey, always there to listen without judgment. Thank you for sharing your experience so openly. It’s a reminder that the most important relationship we cultivate is the one with ourselves.
You are welcome. I agree that the most important relationship is the one we cultivate with ourselves. It’s taken me the better part of 45 years to realize I wasn’t doing that at all, and to begin to rectify it. Now that I am paying attention to my own heart, I am so grateful that I have begun this journey. Thank you for your kind words and for reading, it is comforting to meet a friend here who understands what I am doing and why. 🖤
Dear Jules, Your journey is both inspiring and familiar—it truly is the hardest and most rewarding thing we can do for ourselves, isn’t it? Paying attention to your own heart and nurturing that relationship takes patience, patience, and more patience. It’s not an easy path, but it’s one that yields such profound rewards.
I’ve been working with intentions for the past three years, setting them at the start of each new year. At first, I didn’t believe in the process at all, but looking back, every one of those intentions has manifested in abundance. It’s amazing what can unfold when we commit to showing up for ourselves with trust and persistence. Thank you for sharing your experience so openly. It’s comforting to know that we’re walking parallel paths in this vast and often tender process of becoming. 🖤 Glad we connected and you sharing my journey with me. Take Care. xo Jay
Your creativity shines through even in the midst of devastation and deep grief. Your words are like the brilliant stars in the dark vast sky. Each star reflects back to you the quality of your soul, and is there to remind you to hold onto hope.
That is so kind. Lily, thank you.
Lovely!!! Perfect.
Thank you Gloria that means a lot coming from you. Thank you for holding space for me.
Sometimes there’s so much beauty in the breaking. And my friend your heart is stunning 🩵🩵🩵😭
Loveliest Mesa, Your words touch me in a way that leaves me breathless. To find beauty in the breaking is such a profound acknowledgment of this moment, and to have you see my heart as stunning is both humbling and uplifting.
Thank you for holding my words and my journey with such tenderness and grace. Your support means the world to me, and knowing you are here, witnessing and reflecting back this beauty, gives me strength to keep sharing and breaking open in new ways.
With all my love and gratitude,
Jay 🩵 xo