Dearest darling goddess,
I just want you to know you are safe.
You are okay.
It’s okay that you’ve done what you needed to do.
It’s okay.
Lay down the measuring stick that you use to discover the ways you don’t measure up, or down, or sideways.
Lay down the whipping stick you use to flail yourself into action, thinking that’s the only way you ever get anywhere, do anything, accomplish those Goals with a capital G.
Lay down all the things that hurt. All the things that you Should be doing, not want to do or believe in doing.
As a soul, you will always measure up.
You will always measure up to me. To love. To Great Spirit. To the ones that know.
As a soul, you do not need to hurt in order to be the best you can be.
As a soul, you will always be loved.
You will always be worth it. Beautiful. Valuable. Precious. Needed.
Always, always, ALWAYS.
You will never need to change or push or do more in order to be worth it.
You will always – always – be loved.
There is nowhere else you have to be. Nothing else you need to be doing. Nobody else you need to be.
You will always – always – be loved.
Thank you for you.
Wise, precious, beautiful, loving you.
You will always – always – be loved.
loving me, loving you,
P.S. As I went to publish this, I realised this is my 1501st blog post. The picture at the top of this post? It was one of the first photos I blogged. It was my first goddess circle. My first labyrinth. It was around this time that I knew that I would be a part of women’s circles for the rest of my life.
After 1500 posts and six years, I’m so grateful to still be here. Still writing my heart out. Still learning what it is to be a goddess, a woman. Still sharing this profound, precious journey with you. Some of you have been here since from the very start. Some of you have been here for a few years. Some of you have been here since last week. No matter what time we’ve walked this path together, it has all mattered. It’s all been profound. You have touched me with your presence, your sisterhood and your grace.
Thank you, dearest heart. Again and again, over and over. This has changed my life.
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You’re great Goddess Leonie! Thanks for doing what you do!
Ahhh the dreaded measuring stick! I’ve actually realized that I can use the measuring stick for good and not evil, these last few weeks. It’s definitely not a pattern I want to depend on to do great work, but it definitely gets me all fired up.
Congrats on your 1500th++ post, you are truly an inspiration for us all. *big smoochy hugs*
Baayarlah.
(Thank you).
Thank you, precious Goddess Leonie! It’s almost as if you are sitting across from me, listening to me pour my heart out, and knowing exactly what I need to hear, when I need to hear it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you, I love you, I love you.
Dear Leonie;
Today I had an attack of my trichotillomania and plucked out half my eyebrows. I was feeling ugly and lopsided and vulnerable and frustrated with my myself when I read your latest post. Your words, “I just want you to know you are safe. You are okay. It’s okay that you’ve done what you needed to do.” calmed me. I welled up when I read it. It was exactly what I needed to hear, exactly when I needed to hear it. So thank you, for the love and the comfort.
Love,
Jessica
Dear Leonie!!
I am a relatively new companion on this journey of yours and must tell you that I sooo look forward to your posts every morning (especially the ones about Ostara..she is a total Sweetheart Goddess)..And I love her name as my middle name is Tara (which in Hindi literally means Star)…
And as my begining my journey, by sharing your count, you’ve reminded me that a long journey starts with a small step..
Wishing you all the love, happiness and golden glow as you keep moving forward.
Care
Megz
Ahhhh…. Wow… Reading this I could feel something expanding inside of me. Just what I needed right now. Thank you for that
That made me tear up. Thank-you, Leonie. As ever, you are a light that shines when I need one the most.
Big love!
Very much needed right now! Thank you! ♥
Congratulations on your 1501st blog post! Woo hoo!
Leonie, this was just perfect for me today. Made a life changing decision last week, and this week realized it didn’t make my heart sing.. I felt bad that I had to go back on what we had decided, but after reading this, I know I have to do what’s right for me, and THAT”S OK!! thanks again!
Thanks so very much for this post. It was for me a message I really needed to receive! You shine.
Thank you for this, and grats on your 1501th!
I had to learn this lesson the hard way, as many of us do. That we are perfect, whole and complete just as we are right now in this moment. That we get to re-write our stories whenever we choose. That we don’t have to accept the negative messages playing in our minds, on the TV or amongst our community. We are, truly, perfection. To say otherwise is to insult the Divine…as She resides in us all.
With peace,
Jenny B
Leonie,
I love all that you write, but this was sooo good. It just made me feel good and valuable when I read it.
Thank you for being such a good-hearted, generous soul.
With Love,
Marilyn
Wow, Leonie. Six years of Goddess filled light and wise posts. Here’s to many more years, my friend. Blessings and kisses to you.