You Don't Have to Be Okay All the Time

Dear Tender Soul,

There’s a quiet kind of bravery in admitting that we’re not always okay. In a world that often asks us to smile through the ache, stay productive through the storm, or bounce back faster than we’re ready, this episode of Letters from the Quiet is a soft place to land.

It’s a whispered reminder: You are allowed to be tired. To feel. To not have it all together.

I created this episode for the days when you're not sure how to keep going — or when you're simply longing for someone to tell you that it's okay to rest, cry, or crumble for a little while.

This is an audio hug. A small, sacred pause. A heart-to-heart moment of compassion — from me to you.

In this episode, You Don’t Have to Be Okay All the Time, I speak from my own quiet space within — that vulnerable, sacred place where truth lives. I share stories, reflections, and soft soul truths about what it means to meet ourselves with tenderness, especially when the world feels too heavy.

You’ll hear me explore:
💔 The quiet grief we carry, often invisibly
🌧️ The myth of constant positivity
💗 What true self-compassion sounds like in daily life
🌙 And how to give yourself permission to just be — messy, magical, human

This is not a “fix-it” episode. It’s a soul companion. A gentle nudge to treat yourself as you would a dear friend — with kindness, patience, and understanding.

🌬️ Heart Whisper:

You are not broken. You are becoming. Rest in your becoming. After you listen, I invite you to simply breathe. Place your hand over your heart if that feels right. Whisper something kind to yourself.

And if you feel moved, I’d love to hear from you in the comments:

• What does self-compassion look like for you right now?

• Is there a part of you that’s longing to be held with tenderness?

Together, let’s create a sanctuary of softness in this noisy world. You belong here. All of you — even the parts that aren’t okay yet.

With deep care,

Melody (Cheryl Melody Baskin) Life Coach, Author, Musician, Healer, Meditation Guide, Peace Visionary, Creativity Specialist, and a Perfectly-Imperfect person www.cherylmelody.com cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com

💗 Remember: You don’t need to be okay to be lovable. Let this be your reminder and your door to Self-Compassion.