Nurt Thurs – Our Example

171st Nurturing Thursday

3-3-2016
Be that loving example!!
Let your Light shine and emanate the Love!


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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:

Tea and Paper
{Grace}
Indira’s Blog
Jacqueline King
mazeepuran
Meg Evans
Misifusa’s Blog: The Presents of Presence **
Last Train to QVille **
Chris’ Journaling Journey
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Pocket Perspectives
Laurie’s Gentle Healing Notes

** Welcome to the newest contributors:
Yvonne of
Misifusa’s Blog: The Presents of Presence
and
Sue of Last Train to QVille

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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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About becca givens

Becca is an artist, poet, and animal communicator. She delights in cooking, nurturing, and sharing a rich spiritual life with others on the Path.
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17 Responses to Nurt Thurs – Our Example

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  2. hugmamma says:

    Your quotes always make me pause and reflect…

    nurturing thursdays: the dancer…

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  3. misifusa says:

    Thank you for including me Becca. xo

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  4. Excwllent ‘Nurturing’ thoughts, Becca ~ I really love this quote! 🙂

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  5. Grace says:

    What a wonderful quote, Becca! We are awfully good at not directing enough love towards our selves. I will be copying this one down. xx

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  6. Yes, Becca, we teach people how to treat us. Perfect for nurturing today.
    Namaste
    Isadora

    Nurture Yourself – Befriend your Inner Beauty

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  9. Meg Evans says:

    Yes, we should indeed consider what sort of example we are setting — people rely on subconscious impressions much more than they know.

    Amazing (Nurturing Thursday)

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  10. Chris Donner says:

    I love that one.
    Sorry I’m a little late getting mine out today, but it’s there at http://wp.me/p73plL-hq

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  12. Elizabeth says:

    Hi Becca, yes, it would be a good example indeed. Here is my link:
    http://teandpaper.com/2016/03/03/nurturing-thursday-confidence/

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  14. ksbeth says:

    fantastic and true –

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  16. Indira says:

    Best quote about loving your own self. Beautiful selection dear Becca. Thanks for sharing.

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