This is my place to pause, to breathe, and to honor the journey of choosing myself again and again. Here you’ll find reflections on healing, trust, and creating a more peaceful life — one tender step at a time.
The Day I Chose Myself Again
April 27, 2025
☀️ This morning, I paused to honor something important: the day I chose myself again.
When I said yes to this new program, I was at my highest weight ever - 224 pounds.
But the real weight I was carrying wasn’t just physical. It was the burden of over-responsibility, of holding emotions and situations that weren’t mine to fix or carry.
I sat with the program materials, talked with partner about building support, and made a quiet commitment to myself.
A promise to move toward ease, flow, and peace.
A promise to love myself more fully, starting right where I was.
Today, I weighed myself: 217 pounds.
Seven pounds lighter — but what matters even more is the lightness in my spirit.
A few small changes made a big difference:
• More walks
• More water
• Less overeating
• Way less alcohol
• More trust in my own path
And underneath it all: a deep emotional unburdening.
Letting go of carrying what is NOT mine.
Deepening my spiritual connection with my loved ones.
Smudging my space and my heart.
Choosing love — even when faced with judgment or conflict.
I have to trust in me.
I have to trust in who I am becoming.
Today, I honor the courage it takes to start again — with gentleness, with trust, and with the fierce desire for a life of peace.
Wishing you (and myself) a beautiful, peaceful day.
Walking this journey with you,
Stephanie
