Release

You know

Logically you know why you feel like this. 

Why your brain feels like a low buzzing.

Why you’re staring, unfocused at this screen.

Why you’re tired no matter how much sleep you get.

Or how much “self-care” you do.

You know why you’re not as productive.

You read

Think pieces about how everyone is feeling it. 

How we are all wading chest-deep through freezing water just to get up every morning.

You nod. Of course people are feeling that way. 

How could they not?

These things make sense. 

That's fine

For other people.

But for you it feels like failure.

Because you’re not other people.

You shouldn’t be unfocused.

You’re faster and smarter. You’re motivated.

You have a dream board and a goal planner.

You can’t lower the bar you set for yourself.

The rules don’t apply to you.

You should have written a book, recorded a podcast, or launched a company.

You should be doing more.

I see 

Your brilliance.

Your ambition.

Your magical creativity.

I know you’re not like everyone else.

But honey

The rules do apply to you. 

You are not a failure.

You are living through a pandemic.

It’s okay not to be okay.

Honestly, it would be odd if you were.

What if

You released that white knuckle grip you have on your life?

How would your days be different?

What if you stopped fighting that beautiful brain of yours?

How would it feel...

What if you surrendered to this moment?

And set down all of the weight you've been carrying.

If you listened to that quiet part that always knows. 

What would it say?

You can't

Skip this part.

This slowness. This kindness.

There is something to learn.

You're here to uncover it.

Let go

Of the expectations.

Of the lists.

Of that bar you've set far too high.

Feel your mind unclench.

And your soul release.