Self Talks

I don’t have to conform
To society or to any norm
I don’t have to work any set number of hours
On any day, week, month, or year
I don’t have to do or not do anything
To be okay and alright and liked
…I also don’t need to be liked.
By anyone, but me, myself, and I
I can give myself permission
To never feel bad
About taking care of myself
No matter what that may look like
Or how awkward that makes
A social situation for others
No amount of quiet, calm, or rest
Or staring at walls and ceilings
Ever need be too much or too little

I am allowed to sit with any or all of my thoughts and feelings
For just as long as my body, mind, or heart needs

For if anyone understood what it meant
To be an INFJ-HSP-4-crazy human combination
Or simply to just be Benjamin deLeeuwerk
They would encourage me to do what I need
So that everyone could benefit from the best me

Release and let go what others want or expect of you
Be okay. Because you are okay.
No matter what they, or your inner critic may say
Practice self-compassion and love.