Every morning, I share a Thought of the Day and Question of the Day not because I think I have the answers, but because I believe the questions—and the quiet moments we give them—matter. Today’s post is a gentle nudge and a curious prompt: What if you really saw yourself as a gift? And what would happen if someone actually asked you the thing you wish they’d ask?
Let’s unwrap both.
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🌟 Thought of the Day:
“I would so much like young people to have a sense of the gift that they are. Not many of them feel like that.” — John Denver
There’s something heartbreakingly honest in that line.
John Denver may have sung about sunshine and country roads, but he also clearly understood how quietly devastating it is to walk through life not knowing your own worth.
And this isn’t just a “young people these days” thing. It’s an us thing. A human thing.
How many of us carry around a to-do list longer than our belief in ourselves? How many of us let the opinions of strangers speak louder than the voice inside that knows we’re more than our failures, likes, or LinkedIn bios?
If you’re reading this, here’s the reminder you didn’t know you needed today:
You’re not just enough—you’re a whole damn gift.
Wrapped in quirks and contradictions. Tied up with a ribbon made of all the hard stuff you’ve survived. And the tag? It reads: “Do not underestimate.”
❓Question of the Day:
What do you wish people would ask you about more often?
Honestly?
I wish people would ask me, “What’s really bothering you?” or “What’s weighing on you lately?”—and actually care about the answer. Not in a casual, polite way. Not as filler between texts and small talk. But really ask. And stay.
It’s been a long time since I answered that kind of question with the kind of honesty that leaves a lump in your throat. The kind that takes courage. And I think I’m not the only one. So many of us are moving through the world like we’re fine, when we’re actually frayed at the edges and aching for connection that goes a layer deeper than “busy but good.”
The truth is, I miss deep honesty. And I miss being asked questions that invite it.
If you’re sitting with this question yourself, you might want to check out this post on what people misunderstand about you or this one about the person you could’ve been meeting the one you’re becoming. They’re cut from the same cloth—threads of truth we rarely tug on.
So here I am, asking you:
What’s been bothering you lately?
If you had the space to be honest, what would you say?
I’ll meet you there.
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🖼 Suggested Image
Image Prompt:
A young adult sitting cross-legged in a sunlit field, looking off into the distance with a thoughtful expression—evoking calm, curiosity, and quiet confidence.
Alt Text:
A young person in a sunlit field, reflecting quietly, symbolizing self-worth and introspection.
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💬 Your Turn
What do you wish people would ask you about more often?
Or better yet—what’s a question you’re finally brave enough to answer?
Drop it in the comments or, if you’d rather keep it private, sign up for the daily email and reply directly.
Let’s start more conversations that matter.
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