Good morning. Today's opening reflection is this.

Breathing in, I bring whatever I have today.

Breathing out, I release the need to be whole.

Pieces of me are still me.

So let me ask, you ever feel like you can't participate in life until you've got it all

figured out? Well, let's be honest. Wholeness is not a prerequisite for showing up. You can actually

be sad and still be present for your friend.

Confused and still contribute to the meeting.

Broken and still beautiful.

Your pieces are welcome here.

Did you hear that? Your pieces are welcome here. Did you hear that? Your pieces are welcome here. So throughout your day,

ask yourself, what part of me is available to show up today, even if other parts feel scattered?

Hmm. And with that, today's mantra is this. I can show up as I am, not as I think I should be.

I can show up as I am, not as I think I should be. Breathing in, I bring whatever I have today, breathing out, I release the need to be whole.

Pieces of me are still me. So today, let this be enough to begin. One breath, one step, one morning at a time. Have a most wonder-filled day.

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