Inner child practice

I recently uncovered some footage of me as a babe. I’m not quite sure how old I am - maybe 18 months or so.

I watch it and see the innocence and kindness in her bright blue eyes. Within them, an inherent willingness to always give love no matter what.

I get quite emotional watching it. Especially considering the way I often catch myself treating myself. Harsh words always spoken. “Not enough, you should be better.”

But I know if this babe could speak to me now, she would want me to love myself and, in doing so, forgive myself for everything I wish I had of done and things I regret doing. She would say, “do away with the shame of it all, life is so short.”

This little girl would want to be shown kindness, compassion and tenderness. She would want me to put her arms around her and tell her everything is going to be okay. She would want to know she is safe and complete just the way she is.

I’m working on loving myself more.

My question for you: would it be look into the eyes of the child you once were and that still resides within?

Personally, I’ve found it impossible to do so and not feel anything but pure, unconditional love.💖

Tip: if you don’t have footage (I feel so lucky to do so) find an old picture and try this practice:

What would you say to baby you and what, in all their innocence and boundless love, would they want for you, now, today, in this moment.