Daily Affirmation: June 17th

I release what no longer serves me and step into who I truly am.

The dawn of today brings a deeper sense of freedom. Letting go of what no longer serves me—habits, patterns, even people—has never come easily. It’s a process I’ve always struggled with. One that still asks for grace and patience as I move through it.

It’s never simple to let go. Whether it’s a comfort food that no longer supports my well-being, an old routine that keeps me stuck, or a relationship that drains more than it gives. But I’m learning that when we release what’s weighing us down, we create space for something better to take root.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve let go of a few things I never thought I could. Some physical. Some emotional. Some deeply personal. And what I’ve found on the other side is clarity. Not perfection. Not total peace. But a version of myself that feels more grounded, more aligned, more free.

It takes real work to shift perspective. To release hurt. To reframe connections that once felt permanent. But the more I open myself to that work, the more I see that growth and healing go hand in hand. And that holding onto what harms us doesn’t protect us—it just keeps us from becoming.

I’m proud of the ways I’m showing up for myself. Proud of the strength it takes to let go and still stay soft. There will always be more layers to shed, more healing to do, more steps to take. But I’m walking forward with a clearer mind, a stronger body, and a heart wide open to what’s next.

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Hi, I’m Chad. The traveler, small business owner, and writer behind The Space Between Steps. Navigating the space between where I’ve been and where I’m headed.