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How I Discovered I am Enough (Poem)

How I Discovered I am Enough (Poem)

How I discovered I am enough poem cover

A couple of months ago, I began feeling and hearing this flow of words and experiences come through me — starting with I am enough.

These reflections emerged during my journey through dis-ease, loss, rebirth, and aliveness. At first, I shared them only with my husband and a few close friends. Today, I am sharing them more openly, because I want to practice what I often encourage my clients to do: lean into fear, step into the unknown, and embrace vulnerability.

This first poem captures my experience with self-acceptance (self-love) and the power of “mind coding” — planting seeds of positivity and hope in the mind.

Poem: I Am Enough

Sleep deprived, foggy mind
Half awake, I feel fake
I’m lying down, my brain still on
I want to cry, I want to die

I hear you share, but I'm not really there
I live in my head, in my bed
Wide awake
I want to see, I want to feel
Am I real?

Real is truth, truth is heart
But I'm so far from that part
Who grades me, who can save me?
I am enough, I can lift myself up
I carry that force, I am the source

If my words can hurt, could they love too?
You’re amazing, you
That felt good, though misunderstood
Intellectually, I can inspire change within me

Slowly, patiently, carefully
I feel better already
Hope helps us feel, hope helps us heal
A night of full rest could bring me to my best

Accepting what I am, where I’m at
And I’ll pretend I'm at bat
Fake it til you make it
I do subscribe to it

I’m rested, I’m clear, I’m full of sensation
Reflecting my new affirmation.

Reflections

This poem was written as a reminder that even in exhaustion, doubt, or despair, we hold the power to heal and lift ourselves up.

Does this resonate with you? Share your reflections in the comments — I’d love to hear your story.