For years, I’ve been on a journey of unlearning—a process of deconstructing the shame-based beliefs that once shaped my identity and outlook on life. These beliefs didn’t just appear out of nowhere. They were planted, often unintentionally, by the world around me: parents, siblings, friends, teachers, cultural norms, and yes, even the church.

Shame has a sneaky way of disguising itself as guidance or protection. It whispers, “You’re not enough,” or “You need to earn love.” And when those messages are repeated often enough, they start to feel like truth.

The key to joy and peace lies in identifying those lies we’ve believed about being inadequate, flawed, unworthy of love and and belonging, and not being good enough – then breaking agreement with them. It’s not easy work. It takes time, patience, and a willingness to face the tender places where shame has taken root. But when we do the work of transformation—of trading those lies for truth—we create space for healing.

The truth is this:
✨ You are loved.
✨ You are enough.
✨ You always were, and you always will be.

Imagine living from that truth, letting it radiate through your entire being.

So, my invitation to you today is this: Sit with those shaming messages you’ve internalized. Where did they come from? Are they true? And if they’re not, what truth can you choose to embrace instead?

You are not what shame has told you. You are worthy. You are whole. And you are already enough.