you’re being too hard on yourself

self-compassion: the only new year's resolution you need

what did you accomplish this year? are you fulfilled? are you any closer to your five-year plan, or did you set it all on fire? did you meet the love of your life yet? are you any closer to satiating the want, the pang in your chest you confuse for a sickness that is never quiet despite what you feed it?

you are alive. we have all accomplished the same t…