Underneath the worry, the grief, the fear you’ve been carrying, there is a version of you that is calm, whole, and steady — your true self. This step is about coming home to that part of you, even if just for a few minutes.

Sit quietly and ask yourself: who am I when I’m not carrying this weight? What do I value? What brings me joy? What did I love before this burden arrived? Let the answers come gently, without forcing them.

REFLECT: When do I feel most like myself? Write down a moment, however small, when you felt calm, whole, or truly you.