i read an article about positive affirmations. in the article it said something along the lines of, how can you expect to be truly loved by others if you can't truly love yourself. the task they challenged the reader to do seemed simple. i didn't realize how hard it would be.
the reader was asked to stand in front of a mirror and look at themselves for 10 minutes, with no negative thoughts about themselves for those minutes, only telling your image that you are loved.
i tried this. i found it almost impossible to do. i lasted 2 minutes. i even cried.
i will not give up though. i have made it a mission to be able to look at my reflection in that mirror and say i love you and mean it. i will make it to ten minutes!
why don't you join me in my quest to love myself more and be open to love from others!
Keep on trying!
ReplyDeleteDon't give up.
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
I have just one suggestion. Take another look, but look at the reflection as though it was someone else. A stranger, a dear friend, even your daughter.
ReplyDeleteNow what do you see? Is it easier to be kind to that person? To see her beauty, both outward and all of what lies within? My guess is that it is. Now inhale, exhale, and look again, reminding yourself that you are that person you just saw all that good in. ♥
thank you so much for your insight.
DeleteI'm hoping you'll try again, Shelley. May I suggest that you write yourself a love letter - and read it to yourself in the mirror? It worked for me.
ReplyDeletethat is a wonderful idea and i am going to do that today! thank you!
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