169th Nurturing Thursday
Reach for the Light ~~ and Grow, Grow, Grow!
Allow yourself to blossom to your full potential!
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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 wonderful quote for these wintry days, Becca! Here is my link: https://gracednotes.com/2016/02/18/nature-does-not-hurry/
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Oh Grace, Mother Nature in our area must be going through menopause … days are reaching 75. I think I can be cautiously optimistic that are winter is near over … though I suspect we will have a couple more wintry fronts before Easter.
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The weather really has been crazy, hasn’t it? I think the seasons are shifting. It’s a challenge, knowing what to wear from day to day!
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Hi Becca, nice message, but sometimes is difficult to understand the process. Here is my link:
http://teandpaper.com/2016/02/18/nurturing-thursday-embody/
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It is an amazing process we must journey … I don’t understand it, but the resilience of a tiny seed is an analogy I can understand in the simplest way! 😀
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When I plant seeds for Spring, I like seeing them come through the soil. They’re tiny yet seem very strong. Great quote, Becca.
Namaste
Izzy
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When I was a kid, I even liked seeing weeds come up. My mom, not so much. 🙂
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So true, Becca. We may not like it but without adversity there is no growth. Happy Thursday! 🌷
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I love this analogy, Becca ~ it makes sense of our struggle to grow into who we are. We seem to be on the same track ~ my post links in really well, although I did compose it before I read yours! Here is the link: http://taoofscrumble.com/2016/02/18
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Such a great reminder. Thank you for sharing it and inspiring all of us.
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