Walk proud with your earned truth!
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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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Love the advice about using mistakes as stepping stones. Will keep it in mind as I continue along life’s journey. I’ve learned a thing or two from a friend who’s been by my side for more than a decade…my beloved Mocha. I offer my loving tribute in this week’s…Nurturing Thursday.
http://hugmamma.com/2014/11/15/nurturing-thursdays-the-end/
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Hi Becca, great post, we should learn with our mistakes, but sometimes it’s so difficult, they wait more than the right stuff we do. Here is my link,
http://teandpaper.com/2014/11/13/nurturing-thursday-change-is-in-the-air/
Have a great night!
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Excellent advice! The question isn’t whether we are going to make mistakes, because everyone does; it’s what we choose to do afterward.
http://megevans.com/2014/11/13/be-kind-online-nurturing-thursday
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http://lauriesnotes.com/2014/11/13/into-the-silence-3/
Love this. ♡
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**** This is what i needed today thanQ 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. Q
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