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What is Nurturing Thursday, you ask?
In this amazingly competitive society of ours, how many of us truly feel good about ourselves? How often do we extend to ourselves … the same courtesies, considerations, nurturing, forgiveness and understanding we would a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger?
Our culture tells us we need to be special and above average to feel good about ourselves. Yet, it is not possible for all of us to be above average at the same time. Don’t we usually know of someone richer, more attractive, “more together” or successful than we are? Even if we discount the material aspects and consider the more spiritual facet, don’t we know of those who seem more at peace, more aware or living in the moment. Even when we do manage to feel a strong sense of self-esteem or self-confidence, we are not able to consistently hold on to it. For most, our sense of self-worth bounces around like a ping-pong ball, rising and falling strongly tied with our latest success or failure.
In an effort to eliminate labeling ourselves as “good” or “bad”, and clearly accept ourselves with an open heart … to treat ourselves with the same kindness, caring, and compassion we would show to a good friend … I would like to incorporate more self-compassion and self-kindess in my life.
To “give this planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy” … I am dubbing Thursdays as Nurturing Thursday … a spin-off of the suspended Occupy Blogosphere started by Amy of SoulDipper.
If any of my readers are interested in joining the nurturing, I applaud and welcome you to do so … the more the merrier!!
Other Contributors may be found:
Izzy of Inside the Mind of Isadora
Jacqueline of Wightrabbit’s Blog
Crowing Crone of Crowing Crone Joss
Kathy of Pocket Perspectives
For previous Occupy Blogosphere posts: Blogospheres
For previous Nurturing Thursday posts: Nurturing Thursday
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Love this! My little 4yr old grandson, Kade, makes me feel that way when he says to me loud and clear, “I LOVE YOU”! Thank You!
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an excellent point to consider. very good becca.
To “give this planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy” You are so kind! And yes, needed. Today, I will try to focus on the positive present and hopeful future which only could have grown from my composted past.
Compost makes everything thrive!!!
A couple of the most important ‘feel good’ words I know are ‘Thank you.’ Especially from strangers who genuinely appreciate a door held open, an offer to return a grocery cart, the unspoken ‘Thank you’ of a shared smile when language is a barrier. ‘Thank You’s’ are like a honey balm – nurturing one’s soul.
Thank yous, and smiles!
Hugs back. Hugs are good too
YES, they are!!
This Nurturing Thursday goes so well with my theme for 2013: a word a month. The word this month is believe and it has worked out to be a challenge to see how strong we believe in ourselves. Feeling special is important for us to feel. Inner peace can take us to where we have that special spot that let’s us know we are.
Thanks for the pingback .. it’s always so appreciated, becca.
namaste,
Izzy
Izzy — and your posts goes so well with Nurturing Thursday! THANK YOU!! Yes, if we believe in ourselves (truly) and realize what a gift we are to this world … then our inner peace and happiness would be immeasurable, and our higher vibrations would be healing! Namaste ~~ xoxo
THAT was very interesting and very true – you are right I think..