199th Nurturing Thursday
Every now and then — I need this reminder.
Be kinder to your self in the process!
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
mazeepuran
Jacqueline King
Ladyleemanila
Chris Donner – 61 Musings
Elizabeth – Tea and Paper
Vasantha – My Sweet Nothings
Claire – Nest of Mist
{Grace & Whimsy}
Inside the Mind of Isadora
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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Excellent message Becca! Missed this week because I was occupied with celebrating my husband’s birthday ~ he’s my all~time favourite tenant! 🙂
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What a DE-Lightful reason to be occupied!
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Yes indeed — it can be awfully hard to evict them!
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Love it xxx ❤
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Yes! For sure, my rent is very expensive, I’ve learned to charge the right value, so not everyone can pay it. Thanks Becca, it’s good to be back. Here is my link:
https://teandpaper.com/2016/09/15/nurturing-thursday-secret-garden/
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Clever! I have to remember that one.
Here is mine for this week: https://61musings.net/2016/09/15/nurturing-thursdays-september-15/
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lovely quote, Becca 🙂
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Thought provoking quote, Becca !!! My today’s post ….. https://vivekvasantha.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/nurturing-thursday-tenants-myfriendalexa/
Very excited to join with you, Becca ….. ❤ ❤ ❤
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A timely reminder, Becca! I get daily Beads of Wisdom from Jan Lundy and today’s is about befriending yourself… http://www.janlundy.com/ I’m getting the message 🙂
Here’s my NT: http://nestofmist.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/nurturing-thursday-beauty.html
xx
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