Be true to yourself!
And in doing so, be kind and respectful
to who you are!
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“Do what you feel in your heart to be right –
for you’ll be criticized anyway.
You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.”
~~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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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!!
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All on-target points, Becca. I realized that a while back when I started my art career. Once I stayed true to myself everything became easier. Hopefully, for others they can realize it, too, before they’re lives are gone. Great Nurturing …
Namaste
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Ya, being who we are! 🙂
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Isn’t it about time? 😀
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Uh huh. 🙂 Silly we didnt think of this before 🙂
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Hello Becca, I must have missed so many NT that I got removed. I was busy doing Poetry Month
Now I’m Baaack!! First I must say that is an amazing image. and It fits with what I did today. I was given one poetry challenge and did another of my own choosing 🙂
http://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2014/04/24/nurturing-thursday-today-is-the-day-to-let-go-and-poetry-day-24/
Happy Thursday!!
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Oh Carol — I am glad you are back 😀 —
I deliberated about taking my frequent participants off the list — but after a couple of weeks I didn’t know if anyone would be annoyed with continuing pingbacks. I know life can get in the way. Thanks again for linking.
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Some very excellent advice!
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Glad you grab something from it!! 😀
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Excellent idea! Love your picture, quotes and comment! 🙂
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Thank you for your visit, Linda!
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That is so true Becca and I totally agree with Eleanor. Lovely challenge you have going here. Makes me wonder what I can contribute. My mind is spinning at this stage. LOL!
Great post hon. I love it! 😀
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Oh Sonel — you can contribute whenever you feel led … anything that offers self-kindness, self-nurturing and/or just makes us feel good about ourselves. 😀
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The minute I have something I will sure take part hon. Thanks. 😀
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