What I keep – and how I honor it

Sometimes you pass something on. Sometimes you keep something for yourself.

Both can have their own balance.

This chapter helps you stay kind to yourself – without guilt or pressure.

🛠️  Three steps

 

1. Make a small clarification – for yourself

  • What do I want to keep?

  • Why is it important to me?

  • What helps me hold on to it?

→ You may stay true to yourself – without needing to explain.

2. Make a small decision – with balance

  • I keep something today – and may choose differently tomorrow.

  • I say no – not out of defiance, but out of conviction.

  • I stay true to myself – even when others expect something different.

→ You may keep – without feeling guilty.

3. Make a small gesture – to affirm your keeping

  • Set a coin aside – just for yourself.

  • Write down a sentence: "I may keep something – and stay kind."

  • Take a short break – as a way to honor yourself.


→ You may protect yourself – and still stay open.

🧾  Mini exercise: Three things I want to keep

 

What do I keep? Why? How do I show it? What helps me?
€5 for myself For later I say it gently I set it aside
Time in the afternoon For rest I say no I plan ahead
My own idea for the project For clarity I put it in my own words I write it down

 

→ You may say no – without causing conflict.

🕊️  Closing impulse

 

You may keep something – without having to explain.

You may stay true to yourself – without feeling guilty.

You may say no – with kindness.

You may protect yourself – and still stay open.