Emotional support for overwhelm and burnout recovery
To the soul who woke up with dread sitting on your chest …
To the one who can’t remember the last time you felt truly rested or joyful …
To the person who’s just going through the motions because there’s too damn much to think about and do …
To the person still showing up while secretly wondering how much longer you can keep this up …
This is for you:
You Don’t Need To Be Strong
You don’t have to name what’s causing it.
Maybe it’s everything.
Maybe it’s nothing you can explain.
Too much negativity in the world.
Too many people in power holding you down.
Too many rights violated.
Too much change.
Too much to do.
Too many bills.
Too much pressure to look OK when inside, you’re really not.
You Don’t Need To Be Perfect
In a society that celebrates filtered selfies,
social media flawlessness,
toxic masculinity disguised as strength,
toxic femininity disguised as perfection,
of course it’s no wonder that you might feel exhausted, just by being human.
Especially now.
You don’t have to be graceful all the time.
You don’t have to be palatable.
You don’t have to post it for it to be real.
You don’t have to look like you have your s**t figured out.
And you most definitely don’t need to hold it all together every second of every day.
… You. Can. Rest. …
Read that again:
... You. Can. Rest. …
You’re Allowed to Not be OK
Let it be OK to feel this.
Let it be OK to not be strong right now.
Let it be OK to not deny it, fix it, perform it, push through it.
Let it be OK to take a breath.
Right now, in this moment, give yourself permission.
To pause.
To rest.
To let go.
To be … as you are.
Even if all you do today is breathe and drink water, maybe just maybe, once in awhile …
That. Is. Enough.
You Can Heal Even if You’re a Mess
Healing isn’t always bold or beautiful or posted on social media in images of bliss and beauty.
Sometimes it’s lying under a blanket with the phone off.
Sometimes it’s giving yourself the grace to feel like a mess for a day.
Sometimes it’s taking a break from the news, the posts, the opinions, the reality.
Sometimes it’s just one breath at a time.
Sometimes it’s saying no!
You Don’t Have to Earn Your Right to Slow Down
There’s nothing you need to prove to deserve rest.
You don’t need to hit a wall or collapse or have the flu or be going through a huge loss in order to justify pausing.
Society tells us to push, to hustle, to keep it in and keep going, to be grateful for what you have and suck it up, however things are …
but your higher self might actually be calling for something quieter and wiser.
It’s OK to want less noise.
It’s OK to crave peace, even when the country or world is in chaos.
It’s OK to say, “I don’t want to be a part of this right now.”
It’s OK to stop for a day.
Your nervous system deserves stability.
Your spirit deserves gentleness.
Your mind deserves a break.
And you don’t need to justify needing space to breathe.
So, if you need it, let this be your permission.
To stop.
To feel.
To exhale.
To take a break.
So, let the world spin without you for a moment or two.
Let yourself … just be.
And when you’re ready, even if it’s not today (or tomorrow),
You’ll stand up again … and take one step forward.
♡ Anitra Lahiri
Anitra Lahiri is a dedicated yoga studio owner and self-love advocate, guiding individuals on their journey to healing and recovery. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500), sharing yoga, meditation, and mindful practices with students and clients every day. (This Yoga Alliance profile lists Anitra Lahiri’s verified yoga certifications and training.)
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