Main Character Energy: Rewriting the Movie of Our Lives
- K. N. Jackson
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how life can sometimes feel like a movie — one we didn’t consciously sign up to binge-watch. There are scenes of heartbreak, moments of laughter, and characters who play the villains, the heroes, and even the ones who silently shape our pain.
When I reflect on my own story, I realize I’ve been both the director and the main character. There were times when I replayed old scenes through the lens of abandonment, fear, shame, and insecurity. I kept watching the same emotional reruns, hoping the ending would somehow change. But it wasn’t until I began healing my inner child that I understood — the power to rewrite the script has always been mine.
One of the things I love most about connecting with the Hermonious Community is sharing what’s been working for me. As someone who must be intentional about her self-care, I’ve learned to honor my mental and emotional health as sacred. Keeping my stress and anxiety levels low isn’t just a practice; it’s a commitment to my peace. And I’m always looking for ways to do this that are aligned with my vibe, my rhythm, and my life.
We’ve all been hearing about self-love and self-care for some time now — but do we really know why we need it? We need it because it gives us what others cannot: belonging, reassurance, and the love that truly belongs to us.
I’ve been practicing self-love for close to ten years now, and every day I’m reminded how essential it is not just for me, but for everyone. We weren’t taught to love ourselves, and that gap has become a wound many of us are still healing.
There are days when I catch myself people-pleasing, trying too hard, or overextending my energy. Those are the moments when I pause and ask myself: “Where is this coming from?” And almost always, the answer leads back to an old trigger — a moment in childhood when I didn’t feel good enough or seen.
But now, instead of judging myself, I practice self-compassion. I accept that these moments are part of my healing journey. I remind myself that growth isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness.
So, I create boundaries. I protect my energy. I choose not to give attention to anything or anyone that disturbs my peace. That’s what taking my power back looks like.
Each time life sends a challenge, I ask, “What is this teaching me?” Because I’ve learned that healing isn’t about erasing pain — it’s about transforming it into wisdom.
And since I am limitless, my worth cannot be confined by old stories or outdated scripts. As I heal, the things that once triggered me no longer have the power to break my peace. I stand rooted in who I am becoming.
Everything truly starts with self:
Self-worth.
Self-acceptance.
Self-compassion.
Self-esteem.
Self-awareness.
Self-forgiveness.
And most importantly — self-love.
Because self-forgiveness is self-love.
So today, as we each hold the pen to our life’s script, let’s reflect:
How can we align our everyday strategies with the love of self we need to feel?
What scenes are we ready to rewrite? Which characters or patterns no longer deserve a role in our story?
Let’s begin creating from a place of in-come — inner abundance, self-worth, and spiritual wealth.
It’s time to rewrite the movie of our lives. And this time, we get to decide how the story unfolds.
Hermonious Reflection
Take a few moments today to journal about a “scene” from your past that no longer serves your peace. Ask yourself: What did that experience teach me? How can I direct this next scene with more love, grace, and compassion for myself? Remember, you are not your past — you are the creator of your next chapter.
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With harmony and light,
K. N. Jackson | Team Hermonious
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