
Let It In and Let It Out — But Let It
A Reflection on Allowing Ourselves to Experience Life Fully
As we move through life—whether in the role of a mother, teacher, partner, or as Orry aptly puts it, simply a “liver”—we often sideline the quirks and patterns that make us who we are.
We journey through various life stages, constantly interpreting the outcomes of our efforts, the meaning of praise, or even the silence that follows. In those moments, it’s easy to become overly critical—of others, yes, but especially of ourselves.
Who Are You When No One Is Around?
To truly be with others in a meaningful way, it’s essential to understand how we function when we’re alone.
Self-awareness might look like:
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Understanding why silence feels uncomfortable
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Recognizing why planning ahead gives you peace, even when it’s not the norm for others
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Remembering that despite differences, connection is vital—we’re called “social beings” for a reason
This Week’s Reflection: Giving Ourselves a Chance
Can we offer ourselves the grace to experience life as it unfolds—without rushing to judge, control, or predict?
Here are a few guiding questions to reflect on:
🌱 Can you allow yourself to be here, fully, regardless of what lies ahead?
Are you able to let yourself live and feel what’s happening now—without needing all the answers?
🧱 What stands in the way of being present?
Are there particular fears, habits, or past wounds that make it harder to live in the moment?
🔍 What has your past taught you?
Each experience leaves an impact. Can you name a few that have shaped the way you move through the world?
🌀 Are your past learnings flexible or fixed?
Have these impacts turned into beliefs or assumptions that you’ve held onto? And if so, are you open to revisiting and reshaping them?
Let It Be, Let It Flow
Life is an evolving process. The key might not be to "figure it all out," but to let yourself feel, process, and breathe through what comes up—without needing to label or fix it immediately.
Allowing the full range of experience—joy, confusion, fear, curiosity—isn’t weakness. It’s an act of radical acceptance.
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