What If I Am Enough...
The Power of Embracing Your 'Enoughness'
This question popped into my mind as I lay in bed the other night, awoken by my two-year-old coming into our room for comfort and snuggles. As I lay there with him, half awake, half dozing, it came over me like a wave, gentle yet forceful: What if I am enough? Not the polished, striving version of me. Not the “better” me I dream of becoming when I finally have my act together, meet expectations, and check off every goal.
Just me. Right here, right now. Enough.
It seemed so simple that I ignored it and tried to return to sleep. Yet anyone with a toddler in their bed knows that becomes a bit tricky, so as I lay there a bit longer a dialogue began in my mind that further explained what this statement truly meant and it just clicked.
For so long, I’ve lived under the weight of not enough. It’s a sneaky, persistent feeling that whispers through many of my thoughts: if I try harder, give more, and achieve that next milestone, I’ll finally feel worthy. But that day has never seemed to come. Instead, I often feel drained—anxiety creeping into my mind around my decisions, exhaustion from the constant thinking, and anger at myself for not just getting it all figured out. I have been scared of making the wrong choices, afraid of outcomes that have not happened yet, and worried I won’t be understood and truly seen in my life. Even when I succeeded, it didn’t feel like enough.
Then in came this phrase “What if I am enough”, an aha moment I didn’t see coming. It showed me that my worth has nothing to do with what I do, give, or achieve. Beneath the layers of trying and proving, there is a being within me—one that is abundant, beautiful, and radiant. At my core, I am a reflection of the universe itself, alive with love and infinite potential. Just as the stars don’t strive to shine, I don’t need to earn my light. I am the light.
This belief didn’t instantly wipe away my struggles but it gave me an anchor deep within that I’ve begun leaning into. When moments begin feeling hard or my inner critic rears its head, I am reminded that these external worries are just that, external to me. There is me, Olivia, here, in this body, who is multidimensional, perfect at its core, and deserving and worthy of unconditional love, safety, peace, and support no matter what I do or who I am.
What If I Am Enough?
The question came to me in the stillness of the night, as I lay in bed with my two-year-old snuggled against me. Half awake, half dozing, I felt it wash over me like a wave: What if I am enough? Not the striving, polished version of me. Not the “better” me I dream of becoming when I finally have my act together, meet expectations, and check off every goal.
Just me. Right here. Right now. Enough.
It was such a simple thought that I nearly brushed it off, trying to fall back asleep. But if you’ve ever shared a bed with a toddler, you know sleep doesn’t always come easily. As I lay there, a dialogue unfolded in my mind, gently yet clearly revealing what this question meant. And suddenly, it clicked.
For so long, I’ve lived with the weight of not enough. It’s a quiet, persistent hum in the background of my thoughts: If I try harder, give more, or do better, then I’ll finally be worthy. But that day never comes. Instead, I find myself drained—anxiety creeping into my decisions, exhaustion from the constant overthinking, anger at myself for falling short, and a paralyzing overwhelm that keeps me stuck. I’ve been scared of making the wrong choices, haunted by outcomes that haven’t even happened, and terrified of failing. Even when I succeed, it doesn’t feel like enough.
But that night, this question became my anchor: What if I am enough? It was an aha moment that shattered the old narratives. I realized that my worth has nothing to do with what I do, give, or achieve. Beneath the layers of striving and proving, there is a being within me—abundant, beautiful, radiant. At my core, I am a reflection of the universe itself, filled with infinite love and potential. Just as the stars don’t strive to shine, I don’t need to earn my light. I am the light.
This belief hasn’t erased my struggles overnight, but it has grounded me in a way I didn’t think possible. When deadlines loom, when my toddler is crying outside my office door, or when my inner critic whispers doubts, I come back to this truth. I pause, take a breath, and remind myself: You are enough. Right now. Always.
Today, that reminder came once again when my anxiety flared. My day was packed with meetings, a sick child, and unfinished tasks, and I felt the familiar grip of overwhelm and diluting of my sense of self. But instead of spiraling, I paused. I took a breath, felt the anchor of this truth, and returned to my body. In that moment, I shifted—from fight-or-flight to stillness. From chaos to clarity.
What’s been most surprising is how simple this shift can be. I’ve always thought I needed big solutions: expensive tools, complex routines, or some grand revelation. But the real transformation has come from the smallest acts—pausing, breathing, walking, listening to music, or offering myself a moment of love.
Since embracing this truth, I’ve noticed changes. I’m showing up with more ease, authenticity, and grace. I still fail, but those failures no longer define me. I still celebrate wins, but they don’t inflate me. I’ve found a new center, grounded not in what I do but in who I am. And the more I lean into this, the more I realize how universal this feeling is—and how much we all need this reminder.
Reflecting on Your Own "Enoughness"
What would it feel like to believe you are enough, right now, without conditions?
Here are some journal prompts to help you explore or use oracle cards to pull on (one of my favorite decks right now is Rebecca Campbell’s The Ancient Stones Oracle)
What beliefs, experiences, or voices have made you feel like you’re not enough?
How would your life change if you deeply trusted in your worth, just as you are?
What fears arise when you imagine letting go of striving and proving yourself?
Write a letter to your future self as though you already fully embody your "enoughness." What would you say?
When we stop chasing worthiness outside ourselves, we create space to simply be. That’s when we discover that we were never lacking, to begin with. Every breath, every choice, every imperfect moment—you are, and always have been, enough. Let this be your reminder.
xx-Olivia