« Sometimes when a person says “I don’t have the time” it doesn’t mean every second of their day is occupied but rather “I am giving as much of myself as I am currently able to give.” Sometimes “I’m not available” means “I’m not mentally/emotionally available” instead of “I’m not physically available” and a lot of people don’t understand that both are equally as important. There can be an expectation that if you're physically able/available, then you have no reason to not do what it is you’re expected to. Don’t think you’re being selfish or lazy for saying no to someone or something when you’re taking out the time for yourself to mentally recharge. It’s time to start focusing on yourself. On what makes you happy and what makes your soul feel at peace. You owe it to yourself to put time into the things that excites you, placing your energy into focusing on your growth, and making yourself your biggest commitment. And I hope you find quiet moments to love yourself. Moments where you have simple victories, Moments where you take a step into the darkness, Moments where you understand more about who you are. I hope you know that loving yourself isn’t a formula, and it is more than a body, and a mind. Loving yourself requires wrapping yourself up in grace, and forgiveness, and offering yourself never ending self compassion. Loving yourself starts, and ends with making your heart a safe place to land. » 📷 @diztantdreamer Words: (last paragraph)by @bellahousel