Some days, I feel like I’m moving forward with clarity and confidence. And then there are days like this, foggy, slow, and uncertain. Instead of forcing myself to power through, I wrote this letter. It’s to myself, but maybe it’s also for you. If you’re feeling tired today, I hope it gives you a little room to breathe.
Dear Me,
I love you. I really do. Even if I don’t always show it.
And today is one of those days.
Today, it’s hard to show it. I’m tired, not just physically, but in that deep, invisible way that has followed me for most of my life. The kind of tired that settles in my chest, not my muscles. The kind that whispers doubts and dulls the color of everything I care about.
I feel like I’m losing momentum.
I’m moving slower. I’m questioning things. I’m wondering if all this effort is actually leading anywhere.
But I want you to know I haven’t given up on you.
Not even close.
You’ve walked through too much to let this one tired day define your path.
You’re still here. That counts for something. Actually, it counts for a lot.
Maybe you didn’t sleep enough. Maybe your body is asking for water, or gentleness, or stillness. Maybe the depression you’ve carried is pressing a little heavier than usual today.
But even in this fog, even when brushing your teeth feels like a major victory, you are still worthy. Still loved. Still becoming.
You don’t have to earn your rest.
You don’t have to prove your worth through productivity.
You don’t have to be full of energy to be full of value.
This is just a slow day, not a failure.
It’s okay to pause.
It’s okay to breathe.
It’s okay to not be okay.
So take the break. Lay down if you need to. Cry if you must.
But don’t forget: I’m proud of you. I believe in you.
And I’m not going anywhere.
Love,
Me
If today is hard, be soft with yourself. You don’t have to keep up. You just have to keep showing up. One breath at a time is enough.
Daily Wonder 
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