This forum post comes from my blog post of the same name. I invite you to read that first and proceed here.
Here is our first opportunity to talk, share, be curious!
What would it mean to YOU if you could define for yourself what "Okay" or "Not Okay" means?
If someone were to ask, "How are you," instead of saying "Okay" because you don't want to risk sharing your true feelings, how would it feel to be able to answer honestly? What conditions would you need to feel comfortable?
And what are your definitions of Okay or Not Okay?
I invite your thoughts on this. You can comment below or go to the Contact page and send me a message. Be sure to let me know if I can quote you anonymously or by first name, last initial, and city.
Defining my Okay starts with my being present. (Not always easy - takes practice!) Being present leads me to be aware and compassionate with myself as I am. Not dwelling on my past or "waiting for my real life to begin" when I'm "better" or improved. Even if I have things about myself that I want to work on or change, when I accept that I'm Okay here and now, I can love myself through my journeys onward to something new, embracing who I am and what I'm doing every step of the way.