217th Nurturing Thursday
I believe each step on this journey of life prepares us for the next — whether the experience brings us through the gamut of sadness or joy as well as through pain of growth or the season of blossoming. We may not see it at the moment, but in a reflective state we may get an inkling of the trail or see the full path. Pace by pace … lesson by lesson …
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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:
Meg Evans
Elizabeth – Tea and Paper
Grace – {Whimsy & Joy}
Claire – Nest of Mist
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Miriam – Out an’ About
Ladyleemanila
Indira’s Blog
mazeepuran
Pocket Perspectives
Chris Donner – 61 Musings
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What is Nurturing Thursday, you ask?
Think about it … In our amazing but highly competitive and aggressive society:
- 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 bestow a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger?
With the ongoing intention to accept myself with an open heart rather than label myself as “good” or “bad” OR a “success” or “failure” … I challenge myself, and I challenge YOU to treat ourselves with the same kindness, caring, and compassion we show a good friend. My goal for this year continues with striving and thriving in an atmosphere of self-compassion and self-kindness in my life. What about you?
To “give this planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy” … I dub 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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Ideally when things work out for the best that may be true in some cases but I can truly say all those years of domestic abuse, sexual assault/harassment and workplace bullying…….. Well…….. I’m not sure what all of what I went and am going through is preparing me for anything in this world. There is No benefit to certain circumstances. Yes the physical attacks changed me but not in a good way. I’d rather go back to the way I was before any of these things happened. Also it has taken a toll on my physical health. One from which I may never recover physically, mentally or emotionally. The person I’ve become is not the person I want to be. And years of therapy, doctors, hospitals and even years of going to church might not remedy who I am.
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You are a blessing to many. Your strength is a light!
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Maybe. I have my doubts because I don’t see this blessing.
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Yes, it’s always helpful to stop and consider — what is the lesson here?
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Amen!!!!!!!
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I so believe this, Becca! Love it!
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Thanks Becca, it’s a nice advice.
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Thanks, Becca. Here is mine for this week: https://61musings.net/2017/01/19/daily-sunshine-19-january/
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Thanks for this beautiful words dear Becca. Here is my link, I think again our posts go well together. https://teandpaper.com/2017/01/19/nurturing-thursday-winter-blues/
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Hindsight is always 20/20, isn’t it?
Here’s mine: http://nestofmist.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/nurturing-thursday-carry.html
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we’ve got to be prepared 🙂 thanks, Becca ❤
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