204th Nurturing Thursday
Dig deep roots
and
Bloom, dear ones, bloom!
❤
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
mazeepuran
Ladyleemanila
Elizabeth – Tea and Paper
Vasantha – My Sweet Nothings
Claire – Nest of Mist
Jacqueline King – Wightrabbit’s Blog
{Grace & Whimsy}
Indira’s Blog
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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Th perfect quote for nurturing, Becca.
We can become stronger by listening to our inner voice and putting down our own roots of strength.
Namaste 🙏
https://insidethemindofisadora.com/2016/10/21/nurture-yourself-be-mindful-of-your-beloved-sisters-and-brothers/
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Great encouragement. No matter how difficult, there is opportunity to grow.
That being said, for some it may seem impossible. In which case, those of us who are not in those kinds of situations, need to be sensitive and help others grow.
Best to you, Phyllis
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Hi Becca! Loved the quote.
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Here’s my contribution Becca.
https://outanabout.com/2016/10/21/think-pink/
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I love this quote. Thank you.
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I am so glad it speaks to you, Miriam! Thank you for visiting!
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I love this quote!
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Yes, sometimes it can be very surprising what pops up!
http://megevans.com/2016/10/20/balance-nurturing-thursday
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Pretty message for today!
https://teandpaper.com/2016/10/20/nurturing-thursday-leaves/
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great quote, Becca 🙂
https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/weekly-smile-42-weeklysmile/
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I’ve certainly grown in lots of places…. hips, thighs, waistline…. heh!
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I love that. We have a garden theme going. Here’s mine: https://61musings.net/2016/10/20/nurturing-thursdays-october-20/
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lovely quote and sentiment
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Thank you!
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What a gorgeous reminder… Thank you, Becca!
Here’s mine: http://nestofmist.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/nurturing-thursday-rejoice.html
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Becca,
Here goes my post today – https://vivekvasantha.wordpress.com/2016/10/20/nurturing-thursday-allow-yourself/. Thanks for this nurturing feature.
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Wonderful Quote. Really I loved it.
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