It makes me think of the joyful experience of birthing a new self.
The most important gift you can give yourself is to do your work. Make peace with old hurts, sorrows, disappointments, unresolved anger, and resentments. You may have shoved your feelings deep in your gut, and now live in denial that you have any issues.
But better to face the pain you've stuffed than to spend your life trying to numb it.
Regardless of whether you choose to look inward, you have stuff. We all do! And it's toxic because it influences every relationship; the way you feel about yourself and others. Your wounds bleed into every crevice of your life.
Below your wounded self is the pure innocence of a child...a child who can love unconditionally, who explores life without fear, and opens her arms and heart to each day.
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