be bold

Today, I am grateful for therapy, to be able to afford this support, and to be in a place where I can be honest with someone and open to hearing their perspective. 

I am learning how to welcome the growth. Growth is "hard" in different ways, sometimes it's emotionally taxing, sometimes it's mentally rousing, sometimes it's physically draining, sometimes it's spiritually awakening.  What I can do is remain observant and grateful for whatever experience I am having, knowing it too shall pass. 

I accomplished hearing the self-criticizing words and watching the shame from them as my mind reacted to an experience. To break patterns, first I must see them. 

I delighted in helping a friend, in making space for a walk after work, and in receiving a plan for my whimsical backyard garden.