As we move towards the end of the year, it’s a lovely time to pause and reflect on what we’ve been carrying.
And I’m not just talking about everyday responsibilities, work and family. I’m talking about the things we hold within ourselves other people’s expectations, guilt, old stories, past experiences and the feeling that we always have to be strong.
Through my own healing journey and the work I do with others, I’ve come to understand how much our past experiences, family patterns and beliefs influence the way we show up in our lives today.
Sometimes we find ourselves taking responsibility for other people’s feelings, putting our own needs last or feeling guilty when we choose ourselves. We can become so used to these patterns that they simply feel normal.
But what if they don’t have to be?
This month, I’d like you to gently ask yourself:
What am I carrying that isn’t actually mine?
Perhaps it’s the need to keep everyone happy, feeling responsible for holding everything together or something from your past that you’re still holding onto.
Remember, we can love people without carrying their burdens. We can support others without rescuing them, and we can care deeply without losing ourselves in the process.
Sometimes the first step towards change is simply recognising what we’re holding onto.
A little question to carry with you this month…
What am I ready to put down so I can create more space, peace and energy for myself?
You don’t have to carry everything to prove that you care. Sometimes putting something down is an act of love too.
Your invitation this month: Take five minutes to reflect on what you’ve been carrying and choose just one thing you’d like to begin letting go of. Give yourself permission to put you back on your own list.
Would you like a little support with your own journey?
Sometimes having someone to hold space for you, help you explore old patterns and gently work through what’s coming up can make all the difference.
If something in this month’s Soul Check-In has resonated with you and you’d like to explore it a little deeper, I’d love to support you.
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