Try it for one day …
Then two days …
Three … Four …
Until it is a habit!
Share your progress!
YOU are WONDERFUL!!!
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Jacqueline King: Passing it On and Passing it on cont’d
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Inside the Mind of Isadora
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Carol Carlisle
Hugmamma’s Mind, Body and Soul
Dreaming through the Twilight
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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.
If any of my readers are interested in joining the nurturing, I applaud and welcome you to do so … the more the merrier!!
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It’s a gem of a concept. Very nice ….
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Reblogged this on MadzWordzart.
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Thursdays always make me ponder life’s meaning in a more reflective way. Here’s my latest offering… http://hugmamma.com/2013/10/26/nurturing-thursdays-bullying/
hugs for a nurturing weekend, becca… 🙂
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Great idea! I love this! It’s so true that some of us are especially hard on ourselves and need to be kinder.
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I know from personal experience, I would not allow another friend to be so critical of themselves — and realized — why should we?
Thank you for your visit! 😀 Have a wonderful weekend!
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Good one. Put it out there and see what sticks! I like it!
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😀 I am glad!!
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that’s very good advice Becca. why pick on ourselves when there are always other people more than willing to criticize. 😉 so true.
Happy Weekend to you, G
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Absolutely … there always seems to be a line waiting for the chance! 😀
Happy weekend to you and the Chedster!!
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Love this idea, Becca. 🙂
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I am so glad it spoke to you! 😀
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What a lovely idea. We should see nothing wrong with patting ourselves on the back or saying … job well done. I never did like the expression “Pride goeth before a fall”. lol
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It seems so easy for us to berate ourselves — something we wouldn’t encourage of a good friend … we should be our own bestie in a nurturing way!! 😀
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Woo Hoo! I like this one! 🙂
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😀
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That’s a really nice thought…thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you!
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Such a true statement for so many of us! Thanks for sharing 🙂 x
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I often wonder — why do I tolerate of myself, when I wouldn’t of a friend!!
Thanks for stopping for a visit. Have a great weekend!
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