This is your official, non-negotiable reminder, in case no one has told you today: You deserve the world.
Not just a small, edited, convenient piece of it. Not just the leftover scraps that others are willing to give you. Not just “enough to get by.”
You deserve the world.
The whole, messy, beautiful, vibrant, and joyful world.
I know how easy it is to hear that and dismiss it. I know how that little voice in the back of your head immediately pipes up with a list of reasons why it’s not true. “You’re not good enough.” “You’re too broken.” “You’re a burden.” “You’re too much.” “You’re not enough.”
That voice is a liar.
It’s a collection of old fears, past heartbreaks, and criticisms you’ve absorbed from people who were never brave enough to build their own world, so they tried to tear yours down.
Your worth is not something you have to earn. It is not a prize you get for being perfect. It is not conditional on your productivity, your weight, your job title, or how many people “like” you. Your worth is inherent. You are worthy simply because you are.
You, with all your scars, your quirks, your past mistakes, and your secret dreams—you are worthy of peace. You are worthy of happiness that isn’t fleeting. You are worthy of a love that feels safe, and a life that feels authentic.
Think about the way you root for the people you love. Think about the grace, the compassion, and the unconditional support you pour into your friends and family. You would move mountains for them. You would never, ever tell them they are “too much” or “not enough.”
Now, why is it so hard to turn that same boundless compassion inward?
“Deserving the world” isn’t about entitlement. It’s not about demanding a perfect, problem-free life. It’s about self-love.
It’s about finally believing that you are worthy of setting boundaries.
It’s about saying “no” to things that drain your soul.
It’s about walking away from tables where respect is no longer being served.
It’s about forgiving yourself for the times you didn’t know better.
It’s about feeding your body food that nourishes it, and moving it in a way that feels good, not like a punishment.
It’s about resting when you are tired, without the guilt.
Please, stop settling for “good enough.” Stop accepting a love that feels like crumbs. Stop participating in your own self-destruction.
You deserve to take up space. You deserve to be your own first priority. You deserve to build a life that you don’t need a vacation from.
You deserve the world. And it’s time to start believing it.
