It's January already and I am not ready to be in 2024
Encouragement to go gently into the new year
dear friend,
What if you didn’t need the armor of perfectionism?
Or to mask that unbridled joy?
What if you needed more time to be weird, to feel, and be free?
What if the pain of rejection or the fear of it brought you closer to the tender parts of your sweet sensitive soul?
What if you just need to know you belong?
What if you’ve been trying to fix yourself but you aren’t a problem?
Be gentle and compassionate and do the sh*t you need to do.
This is mostly a reminder to myself.
So far in 2024, I learned that I am most likely neurodivergent, probably some ADHD and maybe some Autism.
I haven’t officially gotten diagnosed but I figured as a mental health professional I can diagnose myself, right?! lol
All that to say is, I am shit with following through on the things I want, I struggle to feel connected to anything abstract, and I forget what and why I am doing things so much, like this newsletter.
But here I am starting again.
Because I believe in community.
I believe in making spaces where people feel welcome and nourished.
In this current day, there is so much internet/social media noise, so much misinformation, and distraction and we all need things that feel real and help us to stay connected to ourselves.
But not that bitchy-ass self that tells you all the things you did wrong, but the true authentic self that loves what she/he/they love.
So let me go first.
I’m Lauren. I am a solo mama, business owner, therapist, and coach, but most importantly I am me. Messy, chaotic, kind, compassionate, boring, fun, and afraid to be seen in it all.
I want to be cool and I want you to like me.
I am here in this space to create community and share offerings that help us create a sense of sanctuary within, to foster a greater connection within ourselves and in the wider world.
I am not sure yet, how much and how often I will write and post as I navigate what consistency feels like to me as I juggle work, a growing almost toddler, and growing a business in this cray cray world.
But I’m glad you are here.
I’m curious, who are you today and who are you going to be in 2024?