193rd Nurturing Thursday
It is okay to …
Drop the extra baggage weighing you down!
It really is …
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“Soften and flow
Release and let go!”
❤
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
mazeepuran
Claire – Woman of Art and Mind
Chris Donner – 61 Musings
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Hugmamma
Jacqueline King
{Grace & Whimsy}
Pocket Perspectives
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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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And if anxiety did change the future, it wouldn’t be in the direction we wanted to go!
http://megevans.com/2016/08/04/unscheduled-nurturing-thursday
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Good one Becca ~ that’s exactly what I needed to hear. It’s too easy to allow guilt and worry to rob us of our time and peace of mind. 🙂
I’ve just published my contribution for this week: http://wightrabbit.wordpress.com/2016/08/04
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I love the thought, Becca.
Here is mine for this week. It’s a little different than what I usually do, but I think it’s fun.
https://61musings.net/2016/08/04/nurturing-thursdays-2/
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so true, and what a great reminder –
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Your words did truly resonate today. Thank you.
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Love the quote. Beautiful words, much needed today.
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I am glad you received this message as you needed it! 😀
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Yes, so true. It is so much better to concentrate on our present.
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