The Quill and Me

 The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series Self-love and Self compassion continued... Voice-Changer Hack When you’re feeling low or can’t summon self‑compassion, try a voice‑changer app. Record a simple, kind statement to yourself and play it back in a silly voice — a robot, a cartoon, or anything that makes you smile. Laughter loosens tension and makes it harder to stay stuck in harsh self‑judgment; a small laugh can open the door to gentleness and perspective. Mindfulness  Mindfulness helps us cultivate self‑compassion by teaching us to observe the present moment without judgment. Judgment labels feelings as right or wrong, good or bad; mindfulness simply notices what’s happening in the body and mind. Practice by naming sensations when emotions arise — where you feel tightness, warmth, or breath changes — and remember that feelings are like ocean waves: they come, crest, and pass. Try listing recent emotions on paper and note how each one arrived and faded; this builds tr...

 The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series Prayer of Release Laying down years of self-hatred at his feet Before I could move forward in this workbook, I needed to pray: Lord, forgive me, and help me forgive myself for years of self-hatred. I lay it at your feet—the pain and the reasons behind it. I carried it so long I don’t know how to walk without it. For years I kept the door shut, afraid of the hurt inside. With your help, I finally opened it and faced the pain. You have been patient, your love enduring. I don’t know why you ask me to share this, Lord—I don’t want to be this vulnerable. Yet I submit, because my thoughts about myself hinder my usefulness to you. I trust you to protect me. I am weak, but you are strong. Be my refuge, my courage. Help me stay faithful on this journey. Continue breaking the chains and walls around my heart—you’ve already been doing this, as my tears have prepared me for today. Father, guide my mind, my prayers, my words, so all I do glorifies y...