Keep Yourself Afloat
Ride above the waves
of negativity high and dry!
😀
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
Ladyleemanila
Mazeepuran
Woman of Art and Mind
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Jacqueline King
Living with My Ancestors
Grace Notes
Tea and Paper
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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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A great way to illustrate the power of positivity, Becca ~ I’d never thought of it like that! 🙂
My contribution this week is here:.http://taoofscrumble.com/2015/08/06
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Such a true statement, Becca! 🙂
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♡ Have a great day! Thanks for continuing the nurturing ♡♡♡
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Laurie, it’s so good to see your visit! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I missed you ♡ .. and I was happy to see this nurturing still here 🙂
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I’ve been a little quiet. I have a quieter space here ♡
http://www.lauriesgentlehealingnotes.wordpress.com
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So good to have a link for NT! ❤
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So true, Becca! A great quote for today!
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Thank you, Grace! It is always good to see you!
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‘Nurturing Thursday.’is a great idea. Inspiring views.
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Thank you, Indira! Welcome to Nurturing Thursday! 😀
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I love this idea Becca! I would love to join this merry crew 🙂
Here’s one of my favorite nurturing moments this week for sharing:
http://findyourmiddleground.com/2015/08/02/inspiration-deep-peace/
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Welcome, welcome, welcome! 😀
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Yes, negativity has a way of leaking in when we’re not careful with our thoughts!
http://megevans.com/2015/08/06/summer-breeze-nurturing-thursday
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You are so right, Meg! One always has to be vigilant! Thank you for visiting and linking with NT!
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“Keep ourselves afloat” thanks, Becca 🙂
https://ladyleemanilasphotos.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/the-arrow-and-the-song-by-henry-wadsworth-longfellow-nurturing-thursday/
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We must stay afloat, even if it means treading water!!
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Thanks for the reminder, Becca!
I’m ignoring the world’s negativity and listening to the Earth’s music…
http://womanofartandmind.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/nurturing-thursday-im-listening.html
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Earth’s music is always a balm for the spirit!
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