“May I” is an invitation. Let this month be a time for you to acknowledge where you are and accept the invitation to grow into who you are becoming with grace. Self-care creates space for us to experience our feelings while being open to doing things differently without judgment. It is not an endorsement of denying reality; our pain and difficulties are real.
In May, I encourage you to approach each day with compassion for yourself, others, and the world around you. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Create space to make your well-being a priority.
A question from the Everyday Self-care Workshops inspired today’s Vibrant conversation: “How can I incorporate words of loving-kindness into my day?”
- Set aside 5–10 minutes each morning. In a place where you can have some uninterrupted time.
- Begin each practice with 4-6 deep cleansing breaths. Take a Breath.
- Use a journal or notebook to capture your thoughts Self-Care Journal
- Select a loving-kindness statement from the May I Calendar to speak, write, draw, repeat in front of a mirror, or record in your voice.
- Throughout the day, continue to rehearse your statements. Notice how your thoughts and actions with the words. New Affirmation Cards.
- What feelings do you experience? Is there something the May I statement inspired you to do? Are you able to think differently about a certain circumstance or person after practicing the May I statements?
- Once you’ve spoken the words over yourself, replace the “I” or “My” with the name of a loved one, friend, or challenging person. Offer that same loving-kindness to others. Notice how it makes you feel. Care Package.
Once you have practiced the loving-kindness exercises, check in with me and leave me a comment to let me know how you are making out! I am committed to supporting you on your wellness journey. Remember to give yourself grace; all things become better with practice.
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Be Well. Be Blessed. Be Authentic.
La Vonne
Blessings- we appreciate you! I’m learning to care about myself and that care will be a better “me “reflection to the world