Greetings Beloved Ones!
So let's talk more of self-love! I think it is safe to say that it feels easier to offer love to others than it does to offer it to one's self. We will easily compliment someone but have a challenge accepting other's compliments of us. Why is that?
I believe it has to do with worthiness issues, and lack of acceptance of our true beauty and talents. We might not want to come off as conceited, cocky or self absorbed. However, if we are going to be lovers of life and others, we must begin by loving and truly appreciating ourselves.
The questions for today are:
. How do you tenderly love and care for yourself?
. How do you usually respond when other compliment you? Are you really comfortable?
. How do you affirm or value yourself?
Action step:
. Write a positive affirmation about your worthiness!
Make it a love filled day!
Rev. Sylvia
My affirmation is: “As a Spark of the Essence of God, I Love Me.” Suffice it to say, I spoil me!
ReplyDeleteI usually have to force myself to just say thank you when I receive a compliment, because my standards are so high for myself (and sometimes others) that my mind usually wants to minimize or discredit a compliment. I sometimes have to resist explaining how it could have been better. Apparently, I can recognize the good, but it doesn’t quite meet my own expectations. Let me be clear; I am not so concerned with the expectations from others.
Nevertheless, I do recognize that my value is not at the bottom of the heap. When I think of who and whose I am, I am proud.
Today’s lesson provided an interesting twist: You must energize your self-love in order to sufficiently energize your love for others. At the same time, you must grow more loving of others and life itself, to grow more self-loving. Deep!
If the compliment is about my performance at work, my volunteerism, my scarf or any other impersonal thing/situation, I graciously accept the compliment without angst. Whenever the compliment is personal, I am not as comfortable. Don’t laugh. Recently someone complimented my large, brown almond-shaped eyes. I should have just said thank you. Instead I heard myself saying, almost as an automatic response, “these old things I have had them all my life.” What? Okay, laugh. On the compliment meter 10 meaning I relish getting compliments and 1 meaning I flee for the hills. I am 5.7 aspiring to become a solid 8. I have some work to do in this area.
ReplyDeleteI care for and value myself by remembering God loves me just as I am and I owe myself no less. I am a great friend to others, I commit to being a great friend to myself. Other ways
I value myself are by listening to my inner voice, honoring my emotions, talking more gently to and about myself, pampering myself at the spa, giving myself flowers and a nice bottle of wine. Last but not least, I commit to do the work in life mastery which will elevate my spiritual consciousness to the Divine.
The Creator of the Universe joined our Spirits as One that makes me an amazing person.
I have learned to love and care for myself by feeding my consciousness with powerful prayer, meditation, and affirmations of truth. The old "me" is still here; I've simply learned to accept, love, and forgive who I was. I love who I am now and I am comfortable saying it. I am becomming more and more comfortable with accepting compliments. I can now offer a sincere and grateful, "Thank You". It wasn't always like this!
ReplyDeleteThroughout the day, especially while doing routine things that muscle memory and motor skill can automatically handle, I constantly/continually remind myself of who I am and that I bear the light of God. That alone qualifies me as worthy. I don't think this is being cocky, conceited, or even self obsorbed. I rest in the assurance of Gods grace.
As a side note, the old "me" could not even comprehend what I have just said. That scares me. (...for a moment)
Blessings to all.
That "tenderly" caused me to pause. I tenderly take care of myself by going to church.
ReplyDeleteDepending on the compliment I too get uncomfortable but have learned to immediately say "thank you". Often that response causes me to acknowledge and accept whatever is being complimented as me.
Right now I affirm or value myself by trying to give myself a break and not be so hard on mtself.
I have great gifts to unconditionally share. They don't have to refined or wrapped in accolades to offer as the light of God in me. I am already a worthy vessel.
I love and care for myself by doing simple things like lighting incense, calming my world and decompressing. I'll treat myself to a favorite restaurant or a movie.
ReplyDeleteWhen complimented, I get embarrassed. It's not that I don't see my value, but more out of being humble than anything else.
I affirm and value myself when I thank God for what he has given me; my gifts, talents and ability to love.
Tenderly, I love myself by getting a fabulous massage, laughing a lot, hanging out with my friends and family, traveling to the water or mountains, sleeping leisurely, exercising my body, just being, meditating, getting a manicure and pedicure, playing bid whist, just having fun and relaxing, releasing and enjoying this precious gift of life.
ReplyDeleteI usually don’t have a problem affirming or valuing my skills, talents, abilities or accomplishments, NOR do I have a problem acknowledging my challenges or areas in need of improvement. Clarity is my gift and I’m working on authentic humility.
Years ago, my mentor helped me to accept compliments graciously and to not diminish the value of the compliments. Now I’m comfortable that the compliments I receive are people’s way of expressing their love and appreciation – and I’m thankful.
I am a loving, joyous, creative expression of God!