No matter what, You are worthy.

No matter what, You are worthy.

It doesn't matter

if your parent’s approval seems out of sight,

You are worthy of acceptance.

It doesn't matter

if your partner's words don’t always ignite,

You are worthy of affection.

It doesn't matter

if the last exam left you feeling slight,

You are worthy of respect.

It doesn't matter

if your career path feels less than right,

You are worthy of fulfilment.

It doesn't matter

if your new venture's success didn’t take flight,

You are worthy of recognition.

It doesn't matter

if your self-worth dims in the night,

You are worthy of dignity.

No matter what, You are worthy.

No matter what,

YOU ARE WORTHY.

No matter what the context is, we often rush to internalize blame. It’s a deeply ingrained habit—when things go wrong, our first instinct is to turn inward, to assume that we are somehow at fault. This reaction can be automatic, a reflexive response to life’s challenges and setbacks. But this rush to self-blame is both unfair and unproductive.

The truth is, what happens in our lives and who we are as individuals are entirely different things. Events and circumstances are often beyond our control. They’re influenced by countless external factors—chance, other people’s actions, societal structures, and more. Yet, we often conflate these external events with our self-worth, allowing the outcomes to define us.

This tendency to equate personal worth with life’s ups and downs creates a fragile sense of self. When things go well, we might feel worthy and capable. But when life throws curveballs, that sense of worth can quickly crumble, leading to feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness.

It's essential to recognize that we are more than the sum of our experiences. Our value isn’t determined by success or failure, approval or rejection. By disentangling our identity from the external events in our lives, we can begin to build a more resilient and grounded sense of self.

This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take responsibility for our actions. Personal accountability is vital for growth and development. But there’s a significant difference between healthy self-reflection and the harmful tendency to assume blame where it isn’t warranted.

By understanding that what happens to us is not the same as who we are, we can start to approach life’s challenges with greater clarity and compassion. We can learn to navigate setbacks without letting them define us, to see obstacles as opportunities for growth rather than as reflections of our worth. Ultimately, this perspective shift allows us to live more fully and authentically, embracing both our strengths and our vulnerabilities without fear of diminishing our value.