song: soft reminder
- Aug 30
- 3 min read
Soft reminder is an original that holds a space for anyone that needs a soft reminder that they are loved, they are enough, they are capable and all that kind of good stuff. This song was born out of several conversations I had recently where I seeked out support and words of affirmation. My biggest take away from all of it is the chorus of this song, the mantra "this is a soft reminder, you are loved, this is a soft reminder you are enough" And if I were to add anything to it, you are loved and you are enough, so keep on showing up as you are. "Your best is enough" "You got this" Haha might as well just quote the whole song at this point.
I guess to kind of break down my process and the gist of the song. This song takes a really positive and hopeful take on acting as a reminder for anyone who's in need of comfort, encouragement and kindness. The chorus acts as a mantra to remind you and also encourage healing because it's always possible as long as we show up. Verse 1 acknowledges your strength and resilience, that your best is enough and you got this and you're capable. It's kind of a homage to honour your presence. Verse 2 is a little different because it talks about navigating through life when it's a lot and feels like a rush. But then also spreads hope and positivity by saying good things are coming your way and in a way to keep your head held up high.
I honestly feel like this song just speaks for itself. It's a sweet one and I really enjoyed the melody of it. Very simple, even its chord progression just a IMaj7 and a VMaj7. I definitely want to make another soft reminder song because I was actually singing quotes and phrases from my friends and family. I was improvising over the same chord progression and singing out different phrases like "Move forward, step by step", "don't blame yourself", "love yourself", and more. We'll see if something else pops up for me. Because I feel like this song is general enough to be a soft reminder for anyone, but the real question is how does it impact me as a singer-songwriter, or just a human being. How am I expressing myself amidst all the lyrics, melody, chord progression and all? And the whole song is me. It's me whispering softly that I am loved and I am enough. It's me saying I'm strong for showing up even when I feel blue. So truly this song is a soft reminder for myself when I put myself into perspective. So I truly hope this song can impact you in some sort of way and that it holds a space for you.
Alrighty, moving onto the reflection question!
I invite you to take a moment and reflect:
What soft reminder(s) do you need to hear in your current season and headspace?
My answer:
I guess a soft reminder that I need to hear in my current season and headspace is that you are doing your best and don't throw yourself under, you've been showing up and that's what matters. Thank you for being here. Keep on moving forward, step by step.
Anyways, thank you for reading my blog and holding a space with me if you've reached this far. As it is the end of August, I am wishing you a super September ahead and I hope August was filled with many awesome moments.
Take care always,
MAP2
2026-08-30
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