Dear D1P Family,
Life has a way of testing us, doesn’t it? Sometimes, the challenges we face feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to forget how beautifully we’re growing through them.
The Way That I Love You by Passenger is a song to remind us all of something important:
“Don’t let the world come and change you, Don’t let life break your heart. If only you could love yourself the way that I love you.”
Think of living your life like brewing a perfect cup of tea. The water represents unconditional love—always present, always nourishing. The tea leaves are the wisdom we gather from life’s sweet and bitter moments.
And the steeping process?
That’s where the magic happens. It’s the time and heat that transform simple ingredients into something rich and satisfying.
Let life steep. Let love infuse your experiences. Trust that every moment, no matter how challenging, is part of creating something uniquely beautiful—you. Transform your pain into something meaningful and use it as a tool for a deeper understanding.
Write, paint, tend a garden, cook, sing, find your thing!
This resonates with our CPR Starts with The Heart message, built on the R.I.S.E. strategy:
Respond—but first, take a moment to center yourself.
Inhale—breathe deeply and reconnect to the love and wisdom within you.
Stay warm—toward yourself and others, offering compassion and understanding.
Exhale—share your truth, act with intention, and say what needs to be said.
To revive yourself or others, you must first believe in yourself. Confidence and self-love are the foundation of truly showing up—whether it’s saving a life or navigating life’s challenges. Just like steeping tea, every breath and action you take infuses strength and resilience into your response.
Take a moment today to savor your own cup of tea, filled with love and wisdom, and know that you are enough just as you are. R.I.S.E. in every moment, trusting that you have everything you need within you to respond with love and grace.
Let’s carry this analogy throughout the New Year and share unconditional love far and near.
Cheering you on, Donna B.
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