Daily Meditation for November 16th

For too long, I thought love and kindness were things I had to earn. I believed they came only when I proved myself. Now I understand they are not rewards. They are birthrights. I am worthy of love because I exist. I am worthy of kindness because I am human, with flaws and with beauty.

I am worthy of love on my hardest days, when I feel lost. I am worthy of kindness when I stumble and make mistakes. Love and kindness are not things I need to chase. They already belong to me.

Today, I choose to believe I deserve gentle words and open arms. I choose to believe I am worth the effort it takes to be loved well. I choose to offer myself the same love and kindness I give to others. I am worthy of every good thing life offers, simply because I am here.