A few weeks ago, I went to SNAP, a creative blogger conference. It was a great experience, and I learned a lot. I have thought about sharing a recap or some of the things I learned, but ultimately I really only want to share this one thought: “Be gentle with yourself.”
For the most part, the conference was uplifting, inspiring, and fun, but it could also get a bit stressful too. Anytime I started to get anxiety over all the work I needed to do or beat myself up over some perceived deficiency, I would remind myself, “Be gentle with yourself.” The line comes from the poem “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann. Here’s a little excerpt:
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
Guys – sometimes I’m not very nice to myself. Honestly, if I spoke to other people the way I sometimes speak to myself, I probably wouldn’t have many friends. I have a feeling I’m not the only one who does this. It’s something I’m trying to work on, and so I pulled out my calligraphy pen and ink to make a little reminder. If you could use a reminder sometimes too, you can get the free printable HERE.
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RaChil Luke says
This is a lesson I still have a hard time remembering! Going on my wall to remind myself to take a break and not be so hard on my self!
Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says
WHAT?! Why did we meet at Snap?! *insert sad face here
Maritza Keyes says
Love the message. Love the Calligraphy 🙂
Amy W says
Just lovely, Alexis! And great skills, too!
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
Amen! No one is harder on me than me. I always need to remind myself to calm down. <br />Beautiful calligraphy!!! I've been meaning to get inot that :).
Jen@eighteen25 says
So happy we got to meet at Snap…. you are absolutely adorable! Next time, lets visit a bit. Wait we live in the same city we don't have to wait till next year. :)<br />jen
Stephanie Paxman says
So glad we got to hang out at SNAP! You are fabulous, and we should definitely work on something together sometime!
Colleen says
This is so beautiful, and such an important reminder. Thanks for the freebie!
Natasha In Oz says
Your printable is so lovely and very inspirational. I wish I could have gone to SNAP!<br /><br />If you have a minute to spare I'd be thrilled if you could pop by and share your post at my weekly Say G'Day Saturday linky party. It's on now and this would be a wonderful addition.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Natasha in Oz
Katie Nathey says
I can definitely relate and this is such a beautiful quote {and a beautiful poem too!} Thank you so much for sharing, I can't wait to print it out!
Britni Vigil says
You're awesome Alexis, and I needed this. Thanks for helping to make SNAP an awesome experience. I wish I lived closer to you guys so we could meet up again sometime.
june olsen says
I adore this!! Having a bit of a rough time at the moment, so this really speaks to me! Will be printing and framing this for our bedroom wall!!
Kimberly Lewis says
I love this! Thank you. Pinned. We appreciate you being a part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com<br />Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Mabey She Made It says
I love this, and I loved meeting you! You were every bit as lovely and sweet as I had imagined. So do be gentle with yourself! 🙂