What does self-appreciation truly mean, I wondered as I began my journey into a deeper understanding of the truth to welcome each day with self-appreciation. Was there more to the truth than simply realizing that self-appreciation and acceptance is of greater importance than what others think and feel about me?
Throughout my reflection, I continued the regiment that I have done for awhile. When I awoke in the morning I would compliment myself on something that I liked or enjoyed about me. But, no new awareness crept in to enrich my understanding of this truth.
I wondered what more there was to do.
As a child, and admittedly even as a middle-aged adult, I did not like to be alone. I wanted others around at all times. I just thought to be surrounded by others was more fun. I know now that my friends and family were my security...my protection. To be alone, I'd have to face myself. And, that was too painful. When I wrote my book I peeled back layers of insecurities and found so many rainbows hidden below the surface of my own rose-colored glasses. With my new awarenesses, I began to appreciate myself, the unique wonderful person I call Linda. I liked my joyful personality and my zest for living. I loved the fact that I was able to easily connect with children. I just appreciated me.
This weekend I was handed an opportunity for self-growth that deepened my awareness of self-appreciation. I was given the chance to experience life alone in the home that Rob and I share. This actually is a rare event. And guess what? I have totally enjoyed my own company. Oh, yes, I do miss Rob, but I know now for a fact that I truly love being with Linda. I have dined alone, gone on an extended walks, written, read, completed some jobs while listening to my favorite music, etc. I even wrote myself a poem that I can honestly repeat without blinking an eye....a poem that years ago would have been very difficult for me to say.
I am love.
I am light.
I am Linda.
And now I get it. It isn't just about words of appreciation. It isn't about appreciating our personalities and uniquenesses. It is about totally believing in the godliness that is within. I can truly say that today I believe and value me. Admitting that I am love and light was the difficult part. I had to release the pain that was inside before I was able to get to that level of awareness and appreciation. And now, I have to continue to work on releasing the judgment that comes through the process of living. That judgment that blocks our ability to see our own godliness. That is not always easy.
The next step is seeing that same love and light in all others. It means not just liking them for the way they act, but seeing them for their own godliness. It means seeing the beauty in those whose personalities are a little harder to enjoy.
Can we see love and light in others if we don't first acknowledge it in us? I'm thinking that we can't. So, I'll keep working on myself so that everyday I can repeat my poem without flinching an eye. Yes, indeed, Linda, welcome each day with self-appreciation, not just for the unique personality that you are, but for the love and light that you hold. Welcome each day in such a manner that you are able to see the beauty in all.
Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we could all say and truly mean what was stated in Avatar, "I see you"?
Peace and love,
Linda
The next truth is: All change begins with forgiveness. I'm looking forward to revisiting that truth.
Throughout my reflection, I continued the regiment that I have done for awhile. When I awoke in the morning I would compliment myself on something that I liked or enjoyed about me. But, no new awareness crept in to enrich my understanding of this truth.
I wondered what more there was to do.
As a child, and admittedly even as a middle-aged adult, I did not like to be alone. I wanted others around at all times. I just thought to be surrounded by others was more fun. I know now that my friends and family were my security...my protection. To be alone, I'd have to face myself. And, that was too painful. When I wrote my book I peeled back layers of insecurities and found so many rainbows hidden below the surface of my own rose-colored glasses. With my new awarenesses, I began to appreciate myself, the unique wonderful person I call Linda. I liked my joyful personality and my zest for living. I loved the fact that I was able to easily connect with children. I just appreciated me.
This weekend I was handed an opportunity for self-growth that deepened my awareness of self-appreciation. I was given the chance to experience life alone in the home that Rob and I share. This actually is a rare event. And guess what? I have totally enjoyed my own company. Oh, yes, I do miss Rob, but I know now for a fact that I truly love being with Linda. I have dined alone, gone on an extended walks, written, read, completed some jobs while listening to my favorite music, etc. I even wrote myself a poem that I can honestly repeat without blinking an eye....a poem that years ago would have been very difficult for me to say.
I am love.
I am light.
I am Linda.
And now I get it. It isn't just about words of appreciation. It isn't about appreciating our personalities and uniquenesses. It is about totally believing in the godliness that is within. I can truly say that today I believe and value me. Admitting that I am love and light was the difficult part. I had to release the pain that was inside before I was able to get to that level of awareness and appreciation. And now, I have to continue to work on releasing the judgment that comes through the process of living. That judgment that blocks our ability to see our own godliness. That is not always easy.
The next step is seeing that same love and light in all others. It means not just liking them for the way they act, but seeing them for their own godliness. It means seeing the beauty in those whose personalities are a little harder to enjoy.
Can we see love and light in others if we don't first acknowledge it in us? I'm thinking that we can't. So, I'll keep working on myself so that everyday I can repeat my poem without flinching an eye. Yes, indeed, Linda, welcome each day with self-appreciation, not just for the unique personality that you are, but for the love and light that you hold. Welcome each day in such a manner that you are able to see the beauty in all.
Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we could all say and truly mean what was stated in Avatar, "I see you"?
Peace and love,
Linda
The next truth is: All change begins with forgiveness. I'm looking forward to revisiting that truth.