We Are Enough!

I Always Felt Like I Had to Do More to Be Enough

It's ironic because I volunteer for an organization that advertises the words, "You are enough." I thought I believed them myself.

I have been through years of therapy—more than a decade in total. I've had a few different therapists, with my last and current therapist being the most influential. My previous therapist retired; otherwise, I wouldn't have switched. I have completed countless types of therapy, each one slowly piecing me back together.

But I still felt like I needed more.

Then my new therapist introduced me to somatic healing. It takes a keen sense of self-awareness, which my previous therapy had prepared me for. It took me out of my mind and into my body.

I had been avoiding what my body was telling me without even realizing it.

So I started to listen.

After therapy sessions, I expressed my emotions. I shook. I cried. I slept. And now, I feel better than ever.

I pay attention to the energy throughout my body. I'm still on this healing journey, and I am so grateful for it.

As I heal, I no longer feel the need to do it all. I'm putting my energy into what aligns with my values. I say "no" more often. I rest without feeling guilty.

I finally feel content.

I don't need to constantly work toward my next achievement to feel like I'm enough.

After years of childhood neglect and abuse, I have learned to love myself unconditionally. I don't feel like I need to prove myself to anyone.

My worth isn't measured by my accomplishments.

I am worthy simply because I am me.

Because I exist.

Because I am a child of God.

And the same goes for you.