205th Nurturing Thursday
Let this settle deep within your spirit and bones!
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
mazeepuran
Ladyleemanila
Elizabeth – Tea and Paper
Chris – 61 Musings
Vasantha – My Sweet Nothings
Claire – Nest of Mist
{Grace & Whimsy}
Pocket Perspectives
Miriam – Out an’ About ***
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Indira’s Blog
Jacqueline King – Wightrabbit’s Blog
*** Welcome to a new contributor:
Miriam – Out an’ About
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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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Thank you for your kind words!
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Great inspirational quote. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for stopping for a visit! 🙂
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Yes, as time passes, all those obstacles melt away, but we’re still here. Happy Thursday!
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Hi Becca! Nice advice. I try hard but sometimes seems very hard. Have a nice day dear.
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I’m trying but it’s not easy!
https://teandpaper.com/2016/10/27/nurturing-thursday-moments/
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Becca, that quote is so absolutely true!
Here’s mine for this week: https://61musings.net/2016/10/27/nurturing-thursdays-october-26/comment-page-1/
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Love these! My first time joining in- thank you! https://dailymusing57.com/2016/10/27/nurturing-thursday/
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Welcome!
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Hi Becca, what a lovely thought provoking quote. Thank you so much for the welcome.
Here’s my take this week: https://outanabout.com/2016/10/27/shine-a-light/
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Struggling to even think straight through the fog of this head-cold… But I did manage to post http://nestofmist.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/nurturing-thursday-books.html
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Claire, I hope you feel better soon!
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Thanks, Becca, taking each day as it comes… feels like it’s been a very long week – and now hubby’s got it 😦 But I have a cup of hot honey and lemon, and a warm kitty on my lap, so it’s good 🙂
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lovely quote, Becca 🙂
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Thought provoking prompt, Becca. Loved your quote very much. Here’s mine – https://vivekvasantha.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/nurturing-thursday-believe-in-yourself/
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