“You Are Enough.” Have you encountered these words lately?
The enduring presence of this phrase alludes to the real possibility that their truth is in question. It’s a gentle answer to an unspoken curiosity, designed to remove any growing doubt in our minds. What do you do with these words? What impact do they have for you? You Are Enough.
These three words can be a powerful advocate for generating positivity, contentment, & confidence, but alone they do not have the power to change our narratives & behaviors. Ironic right? Being enough is a reality we strive to achieve, but our ability to experience "enough" is all too often circumstantial & performance based. The feeling is short-lived at best. How we feel about ourselves in the moment determines our inner response and either reinforces or separates us further from the truth that these words strive to honor. When moment-to-moment perspective influences our receptiveness to the idea of being enough, the unspoken curiosity within us remains unanswered.
“You Are Enough” begs the question “Why?” What makes me enough? There is a need for substance that, if left unmet, leaves us vulnerable. Comparison, competition, & ambition are often the gauges we use to measure worth, but those are limited to what we do, not who we are. Without clarity, opportunities to affirm substantive truths become moments to pass judgement. When you identify your own measure of enough, that substantive clarity brings meaning, allowing you to practice gratitude and reinforce a deeper understanding of self.
“You Are Enough” is not to be confused with “You Have Arrived.” It is not an invitation to arrest further efforts toward growth. It honors growth & fullness with space for what’s in store for you. It’s a mindset you adopt when you can fully acknowledge your victories, strengths, & gifts along with your imperfections, regrets, and weaknesses. These are part of your personal story, influencing who you are. “You Are Enough” is not perfection, it is a perspective of gratitude for where you are while you anticipate what the future will bring and how you will allow it to further shape you.
You Are Enough.
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