Chai with Parul

We all have a monster inside of us.

Or at least, we THINK it’s a monster. This monster is very critical and mean. It doesn’t think we are good enough. It believes that we don’t deserve much.

But this monster isn’t really a monster. She is scared. He is fearful. They are not feeling safe.

And when those are the feelings of this inner being, of course they lash out. Of course they don’t believe anything can be better.

Caring for the inner monster, befriending it. That’s the single most important thing you can do.

You aren’t there to change her. You aren’t there to tell him that he’s crazy. You aren’t wanting to wish them away.

You MUST embrace them and come from a place of compassion and empathy.

That is the first step in your healing journey. You are the person this inner monster needs. Because then, it doesn’t become this scary monster. But a little kid, who just needs some love.

How will you show kindness to yourself today?