What I welcome

Yesterday I wrote about my release list and it was fine, but then I said to myself: instead of just releasing, I need to start welcoming things in. So I made a list called What I Am Welcoming In and began to journal those statements on paper.

It felt like the mirror to my What I Am Leaving Behind list — something that’s not about letting go, but about inviting in, manifesting, and nurturing

Here’s my own list for this month, written as an intention-setting practice. I like to read each one slowly and breathe in deeply after each line. What is even better is writing them down on paper. I am doing that tonight while making tea.

Daily Joys

• I welcome slower mornings that begin with gratitude.
  
  

• I welcome moments of awe in everyday life.
  
  

• I welcome laughter and small delights throughout my day.
  
  

• I welcome ease in my daily pace.
  
  

Emotional Nourishment

• I welcome my own emotions as messengers and guides.
  
  

• I welcome uplifting conversations that inspire me.
  
  

• I welcome the joy of disconnecting from social media to reconnect with myself.
  
  

• I welcome perspectives that expand my peace.
  
  

Forgiveness & Freedom

• I welcome healing from past wounds.
  
  

• I welcome new experiences untethered from old stories.
  
  

• I welcome relationships that see me as I am now, not who I was.
  
  

Empowered Self-Talk

• I welcome the belief that I am capable of navigating any challenge.
  
  

• I welcome gentleness and self-compassion in my inner voice.
  
  

• I welcome curiosity over perfection in every decision.
  
  

• I welcome the courage to believe in my future.
  
  

Life Appreciation

• I welcome gratitude for the unique path I’m on.
  
  

• I welcome contentment with what I have while dreaming of what’s to come.
  
  

• I welcome the abundance that flows to me in unexpected ways.
  
  

Flexibility & Growth

• I welcome the freedom to try, pivot, and learn without judgment.
  
  

• I welcome openness to new opportunities, even if they’re unfamiliar.
  
  

• I welcome the joy of progress over perfection.
  
  

Self-Worth & Celebration

• I welcome the truth that I am already enough.
  
  

• I welcome the joy of recognizing and celebrating my wins.
  
  

• I welcome the power of my own voice in shaping my life.
  
  

• I welcome the deep knowing that my dreams are worth pursuing.
  
  

Anchor Mantras (Carry With You)

• My life is unfolding in beautiful and surprising ways.
  
  

• I am worthy of receiving what I desire.
  
  

• Every day holds space for joy.
  
  

• I trust the timing of my journey.
  
  

• I move forward with confidence, openness, and peace.
  
  

A Reflection for You

If yesterday was about letting go, then today is about opening the door.

Releasing creates space — but what we choose to fill that space with matters.

I invite you to try this for yourself: take a piece of paper, write “What I Am Welcoming In” at the top, and let your pen wander. Don’t worry if your list feels small or uncertain at first. Each word you write is a seed.

And like all seeds, they grow best when you make room for them and breathe life into them every single day.