145th Nurturing Thursday
For the insight provided … thank you!
In loving memory of Dr. Wayne Dyer
❤ ❤ ❤
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The Seeker
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Jacqueline King
Grace Notes
Laurie’s Gentle Healing Notes
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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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I didn’t know he died.
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Thanks to let me know about Dr. Wayne Dyer and his great motivational quote.
My contribution-https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/nurturing-thursday-aspiration/
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A sad day when he left this earth. His words will forever touch us.
Namaste,
Isadora 🙏🏻
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Hi Becca, I would say that obstacles can be opportunities for growth too, just like athletes gain strength and skills from obstacle courses such as the “Spartan Race” competitions that have gotten popular in recent years. Whatever doesn’t kill us…
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Beautiful post Becca! Here is my link:
http://teandpaper.com/2015/09/03/nurturing-thursday-because/
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A wonderful quote, Becca, and goes so well with my entry! http://gracednotes.com/2015/09/03/the-thief-of-joy/
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Thank you Becca for this lovely tribute.. I too was saddened when I learnt of Wayne Dyers passing.. His books, tapes and videos inspired me from the 90’s,, And he helped shape my thoughts and intent… A sad day for the world.. but a joyful one as he was welcomed home..
Love and Blessings..
Sue ❤
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Such insightful words…thank you for sharing those…
Some moments of inspiration arrived throughout the past week and and just merged into a “Nurturing Thursday” post: “Simply offer…” …. http://pocketperspectives.com/2015/09/03/nurturing-thursday-simply-offer-compassion-love-and-an-abundance-of-positive-qualities/
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Hello friend, I have missed you around the blogosphere, because I have not been around. Time to get back “to it.” Hugs! Liz
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I followed the link to Thin Language, and it is not there! 😦 I’ve missed you too! ❤
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Great words from a brilliant man, Becca. He will be missed but his legacy will continue to nurture us with quotes like this! 🙂
My contribution this week can be found here: http://taoofscrumble.com/2015/09/02
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