I think it is so easy to focus on the steps you take right in front of you, and it is easy to forget to stop, pause and look around. A big picture view. I know, I know, I know, it sounds trite, it sounds sappy and a bit fake but think about it seriously for a second. I don't know too many working people who hate to take a lunch break. I know some who count the hours until it is quitting time. I know I can be quite gleeful when I get to leave work to go on holidays. Now just think about stopping the ever quickening life roller rat race coaster for just a second or five. The merry go round can stop for a little while, can't it? [ OK NOW THAT WE ARE STOPPED- I will get up onto my soapbox.]
I seriously believe, (and those of you who know me will concur) in having a good self esteem. I think that we can get so much more out of life, by shifting our views a bit, being less hard on ourselves and looking at positives. I believe for children, that if they are being uplifted, and nurtured, and loved they will go through their formative years with a bit more confidence. Confidence comes after a good self esteem starts. When we are confident it is then we can grow as a human. I believe for adults, and it is never too late to start, that a good self esteem will bring about a change for the better. I am serious. I am a massive believer in loving myself. If I love myself, I can love others even more.
I know a very special and amazing lady. She told me one time, when she perceived that I needed a lift, that it is important to reinforce myself. Take a second. Berate yourself. In a silly sort of way, it feels good. Now, compliment yourself. Did it feel as though you were not being honest? If the above was true for you, then I know you need an adjustment. It is not good to enjoy berating yourself, and it is essential that you uplift yourself. I know for a fact that there will be at least one person who will read this last passage and find it easier to berate and harder to compliment. Okay, I will stop. For today go easy on yourself.
Enjoy.
4 comments:
Your best post ever chanks. Thank you.
AV, bench, Targo, Spaghett, dost, caboolture, sorry for those I've missed,
I am grateful to have this place to get to know you as people with vivid, passionate thoughts. I am grateful we have the opportunity to learn from each other by educating each other about our perceptions. I'd like to thank you for giving me reasons to challenge my own understanding of the world, and grow from it.
We really are a good group of people, aren't we?
Yes, you got it Chanks.
The ultimate answer to everyone's problems - LOVE
Love yourself, love your neighbour, and love God.
Think about it. Every time we have said " I am so STUPED! " If someone else had said it we naturally defend ourselves, but if WE say it and our mouth verbalizes it and our ears hear it and our brain process it, it is so self depreciating. We should STOP being so hard on ourselves.
Using the same technique we should be able to look at ourselves in the mirror and say to the ears and the brain " I am wonderful", " I love me " " Today, I am going to be NICE to everyone "
Even if everyone is not nice to me.
If we all did that for one day, it could make a big change to our lives.
If we all did it for two days, it could make a big differnce to the lives around us.
If we did it continually every day it could make a big difference to the whole world.
doasty and toasty
I'm too sexy for my shirt....lalala
oops I guess that isn't what you meant toasty, dosty!
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