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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-kindness 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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An interesting and thought provoking quote, Becca ~ thank you for sharing it. I guess our first instinct is to try and avoid or hide the pain, to rationalise our reactions. But when we look deeper we can find the hidden lessons and direct our energy towards understanding them! 🙂
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A inspirational way to look at the gentle hardships we all must go through at one time or another.
I like this saying very much, Becca. It’s one of those sayings you can re-read and get more comfort from it.
Namaste,
Izzy 🙏
http://insidethemindofisadora.com/2015/04/16/nurture-yourself-manifest-an-enchanting-smile/
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Wise words to reflect on, indeed!
http://megevans.com/2015/04/16/no-worries-nurturing-thursday
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Hope you are away from tecnhnology having a great time.
Here’s min to share today. Also about the journey
https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/04/16/nurturing-ways/
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Hi Becca, nice quote, here is my post.
http://teandpaper.com/2015/04/16/nurturing-thursday-the-right-value/
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Reblogged this on BeL♡ve ➸ BeLieve.
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