228 | A Microdose Meditation When You Are Feeling Like Not Enough and Need More Resilience

Ever feel like you’re falling short—even while healing from something that nearly broke you?

In this calming microdose of mindfulness, Michael shares a gentle yet powerful meditation for anyone navigating recovery who feels like they’re not doing “enough.” Because trauma can convince us that visibility equals value—but resilience grows in quiet, unseen moments too.

Takeaways:

• Feel grounded and reminded that your effort matters—even when it’s invisible
• Reconnect with your breath and body to shift from “not enough” to “I am already enough”
• Anchor your healing in presence rather than perfection

Take a deep breath and restore your confidence and honors your resilience—right where you are, no proving required.

 Transcript:

Hey there, it’s Michael. Welcome to Whole again. A show about helping survivors a physical injury and trauma, reclaim their strength and resilience through the wisdom of ksu.

Today, I have a microdose meditation for you when you feel like you’re not doing enough, because in reality, I think you’re crushing it when you’re ready. Come into a comfortable posture, and if you like, you can close your eyes

and allow yourself. To arrive into this moment,

let’s drop in and we’ll begin with a generous breath in.

If you can breathe up through your nose

and briefly hold the breath before you release it out. And as you do release any tension you might be holding onto, you can invite your shoulders to relax, perhaps bring some ease to the area around the jaw.

Allow the body to soften just a bit. You’ve done so much already, even in moments where your efforts feel invisible. Where there’s little recognition, your efforts still matter.

You are moving things forward in ways that can’t always be seen

as you breathe in. You can repeat this mantra. I honor my effort even when it feels unseen.

And as you breathe out, release any tension or pressure to prove anything.

On your next breath in, you can repeat. I am already enough,

and as you breathe out. Trust that you’re already making an impact

by simply showing up

Now, let this truth settle in.

The world needs your energy. We value the ripple you put into it.

And you’re making a difference, not by being perfect, but by simply being present.

And when you’re ready, you can begin to open your eyes and wiggle your fingers and toes and give the body a little stretch.

Nice job. Remember that you’ve got this, you’re making a difference, and we’ve got you. And together we’ll put a beautiful ripple into the world.

And if you would like to discover additional micro doses of mindfulness and wisdom, you can download my Pause, breathe, reflect app, and join us here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It’s seven 11 Eastern. Again, thanks for being here. I appreciate you.