I know I face each day
cleaner and brighter!
What a gift to benefit from each lesson!
Becoming more resilient yet softer with each one
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Laurie’s Notes
Jacqueline King
Crowing Crone Joss
Pocket Perspectives
Carol Carlisle
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Hugmama
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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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I’ve always enjoyed these nurturing posts from everyone. I’m so pleased you’ve decided to continue with them. I hope to do as many as time allows. Everyone always has really positive words. Thanks for hosting them, Becca.
Namaste ..
Issy
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Issy – thank you. Anytime you are able to link — it would be an honor!
Take care ~~
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I will remember your words, especially when I’m loading the washer. 🙂
Here’s my offering… http://hugmamma.com/2014/01/23/nurturing-thursdays-to-bend-but-not-to-break/
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LOL!! 😀
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Becca, Suddenly I’m singing “Gonna wash that man right outa my hair” but it could be anyone or anything. To be softer YES!
I connected my post from yesterday for Wonder Wednesday to Nurturing Thursday I hope it works http://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/wonder-wednesday-challenge-connectedness/
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Always — whatever is in your heart is correct!! 😀
LOL … I love that song too!! 😀 Now I am going to be singing it all day — or rather humming!
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