196th Nurturing Thursday
Whether you are an Introvert or Extrovert,
celebrate your wonderful uniqueness.
Relax in the celebration and uniqueness of others.
❤
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
mazeepuran
Chris Donner – 61 Musings
Jacqueline King
{Grace & Whimsy}
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Ladyleemanila
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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Fantastic. i am going to print this 🙂
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Hi Becca, I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing Thursday! 🙂
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Yes! One thing I encourage is women to encourage women. If interested here is a recent post I did- Support & Strength~Women | Southern By Design
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These two posters are interesting, Becca, especially when there are young souls in the family. It’s so easy for parents to believe that all children should be treated the same ~ but I have three very different grandchildren and these alternative suggestions make a lot of sense. Also very pertinent for adults too! 🙂
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Love this Becca, thank you!!
Wonderful to be connected again 🙂
http://womanofartandmind.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/august-break-day-25.html
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Hi Claire ~ tried to comment on your post but it won’t recognise my WordPress url. Here’s what I wrote: ‘Welcome to your new home, Claire , it certainly looks very peaceful. Hope your laptop gets well soon! :)’
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I tried to schedule my contribution for this week in advance but it didn’t publish. You can find it here: http://wightrabbit.wordpress.com/2016/08/25
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happy with our uniqueness 🙂
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