208th Nurturing Thursday
Although our journey may be a challenge
… full of highs and lows …
I believe we need to take stock of our situations
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The lessons in our lives are abundant;
frequently necessary before the next step is revealed.
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I desire to bloom where I am!
What about you?
❤
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
mazeepuran
Ladyleemanila
Elizabeth – Tea and Paper
Chris Donner – 61 Musings
Vasantha – My Sweet Nothings
Claire – Nest of Mist
Miriam – Out an’ About
Pocket Perspectives
Daily Musings
Indira’s Blog
{Grace & Whimsy}
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Jacqueline King – Wightrabbit’s Blog
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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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Dear Becca, only now I read your post, so perfect for me today, similar to mine. Thanks!
https://teandpaper.com/2016/11/17/no-worries/
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I’m a little late today, but I hope you like this thought. https://61musings.net/2016/11/17/nurturing-thursdays-november-17/
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Yes, all those other imagined places can get to be quite a distraction sometimes.
http://megevans.com/2016/11/17/inhale-peace-nurturing-thursday
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I totally agree, Becca! Here is my contribution for today: https://grace-vanakin-t5nx.squarespace.com/blog/2016/11/17/artists-for-love
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Love your new digs, Grace!! I couldn’t connect with WordPress so I used my Google+ for logging in for commenting. 😀
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Thank you, Becca! I am really happy with the new site. 🙂
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Reminds me of some old Hippy sayings. Be Here Now…Don’t Just be Be of Use.
I added my thoughts for today. I’ve been away from you to long Becca
https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/nurturing-thursday-ruffled-feathers/
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Glad to see you, Carol!
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I desire to bloom in my present place wearing vibrant bright spiritual colors everyday so as to place a smile on everyones face. Thought provoking quotes, Becca.
Namaste,
Isadora 🙏🏻
https://insidethemindofisadora.com/2016/11/17/nurture-yourself-embrace-loves-light/
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Hi Becca! Now this is really motivational. I must follow this. Sometimes I forget.
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thanks for the lovely quote, Becca 🙂
https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/poetics-our-garden-through-the-years/
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Oh so true, Becca, to BE right where we ARE…
Here’s mine: http://nestofmist.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/nurturing-thursday-moments.html
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