Letters to The Self
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I found myself writing letters to myself quite often – similar to keeping a journal, actually.
I just never thought of it as healing. I didn't realize the healing I was already doing within myself.
And of course, these letters were never sent to some/one/ or some/where/.
They were kept here, with me – piling up quietly as my days kept going.
I didn't realize that as I was putting those “letters” or journal entries away in one of the many notebooks I get from the dollar store, I wasn't really giving them a space to exist in my life.
It’s like telling yourself the things you need to work on…
But never sitting down to actually do the work, you know?
I didn’t realize how much I was storing away. (Literally and figuratively.)
Until it hit me:
These letters deserved more than silence.
They weren’t meant to just live in the corners of my thoughts.
They were meant to be witnessed.
Even if it was just by me.
So I gave them space.
Not a perfect space. But real space - the kind with tears, anger, and moments where I needed to whisper to myself:
“You’re not alone.”
“I got you.”
So I began to hold myself.
I started listening to the audiobook Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, and she said something about becoming your own best friend.
And wow ~ that hit me.
That’s a huge analogy.
It brought me back to that moment when I realized I truly was the only one who could hold me.
My own best friend.
And slowly…
I realized this wasn't just about writing.
This was about remembering who I am. (Still going…)
That's when the idea came – to make something with my hands for the healing journey I found myself in.
I tried different things. Being a crafter, I’ve always considered myself a fast learner.
But some of those projects didn't sit well with my soul… so I kept searching.
Exploring.
Pausing.
Reflecting.
Then God / Creator / Universe (you name it as you wish) placed the idea of making bracelets in my head.
I can only recall doing this as a teenager in high school - with my sisters and high school friends.
And somewhere between all the researching and all the integrating of my reflections, the thought came:
Letters to the Self.
What if we could wear the words we don’t say out loud?
Carry them gently - not as burdens, but as love letters back to ourselves?
That’s the inspiration behind our “Letters to the Self” charm bracelet - a wearable reminder that your journey matters.
Each charm serves as a message from your heart to your soul.
The Envelope Charm:
I chose this charm as a representation of words unspoken.
The things we’ve always wanted to tell ourselves – like a genuine:
“I’m proud of you.”
“I forgive you for doing your best with the information you had.”
“I love you.”
I see it as a reminder to pause and check in with our inner world.
~ What message do you need to hear today from yourself? ~
The Heart Balloon Bouquet Charm:
This one touched my heart in different ways.
I see the symbolization of hope, softness, and lightness of balloons lifting the heaviness we sometimes carry in our hearts.
This charm is for the version of us that continues to believe in brighter mornings.
It’s also a celebration of ourselves – a way of saying:
“Look how far I’ve come.”
This charm honors your resilience, quiet wins, blooming…
A gentle reminder that you’re worthy of celebration – just as you are, right here, in this moment.
Your Turn: Write a Letter to Yourself
You can start with this journaling prompt:
“Dear Me, I’m writing this because…”
Write it.
Read it.
Tuck it away – or wear its energy on your wrist.
Find the “Letters to The Self‘ Bracelet here.