What if your brain didn’t have to sprint for worth every day? We explore a gentler path: a two‑minute practice of letting God hug you—no striving, no checklists, just safety, breath, and the steady sense that you are loved because you exist.
I share a candid moment from therapy that reframed how I think about value, productivity, and love. We talk about the burnout pattern so many high achievers know: looking polished on the outside while fraying on the inside. Then we ground that insight with a simple, repeatable ritual you can try this week. Find a quiet spot, turn off the noise, breathe a little longer on the exhale, and imagine a full, steady embrace. If words help, use short affirmations like “God loves me” and “God has my back.” This small act signals safety to your nervous system, shifting you out of survival mode and into a calmer, more resilient state.
We also touch on marriage therapy and the skill of receiving love without rushing back to the to‑do list. Choosing the right therapist matters, and so does the micro‑practice of staying present in a hug long enough for it to land. By unlinking worth from output, you reduce stress reactivity, soften conflict, and strengthen connection. Faith meets neuroscience here: pressure receptors, breath, and vivid imagery help your brain encode a reliable cue of calm you can return to during hard moments.
If you’re tired of proving and ready to allow, press play and try the two‑minute hug each day this week.
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