A black, white, blue and orange Butterfly on pink Rose Milkweed flowers in blossom, with green background ~ chosen because butterflies are said by some to symbolise transformations, such as the kind described in the poem ~ photo by the author of this note and poem ~ Emma Rose 🌹

Hello! This note is for you if you’ve ever lacked self-worth.

It’s purpose — in my view — is to improve our self-love, by reminding us we’re precious and deserve all the wonderful things life can offer us.

You may well receive something different though — let me know below if you’d like to :)


You Are Worthy

I am not worthy of nice things

You are

I am not worthy of pleasures

Oh darling

I am not clever

You are sweetheart, are

I am so stupid

No, no sweetheart STOP — those voices are lying, the critics within have got it all wrong as you’re worthy — you are

But I am not worthy of comfort and rest, and I am not worthy of love, happiness — don’t know how to accept the kindness of others — not been normal to trust, feel at ease, know I’m blessed

Can be a lifetime for some to learn to accept, there is so much kindness, abundance and love, that you can open up to — receive — learn to trust

So I am worthy of all of the pleasures and love, abundance and kindness — and joy! — that’s in life?

Yes!

… and I am worthy of all of the good and the great, of the nice — the amazing! — and it’s mine to receive now?

Yes!  Stand boldly and proudly — be you fully — claim it

I AM worthy

Yes darling — always have been — keep believing

✿ 

© Emma Rose 2025


Thank you for reading today.

Notes I write are for you if you're loving, lonely or longing for a better world ~ to help you feel calmer, happier and healthier.

Love, Emma 🌹

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