“Life is not made up
of great sacrifices and duties
but of little things in which smiles
and kindness given habitually
are what win and preserve
the heart and secure comfort.”
Sir Humphry Davy, 1778-1829
English chemist and inventor
This is a great quote, all we have to do is smile and be kind to secure comfort. Some days it is so hard to just smile and be kind to ourselves and others. Others days it is easy. Our attitude determines our actions.
When I am feeling good about myself, self-confident and giving. I usually smile most of the day and am kind to myself and others.
Some small steps you can take during the day that will create a feeling of well being:
1. Do something nice for yourself the first thing in the morning.
Example: After getting out of bed make yourself a cup of coffee or tea and drink it in a room by yourself. It only takes about 5 to 10 minutes and the rewards are numerous. When you are kind to yourself it creates the feeling that you are important. Then you are able to share your smiles and kindness with others.
2. Have a healthy breakfast. The food will fuel your body and provide a feeling of satisfaction. Feeling content will unlock your smiles and you are able to give them freely.
3. Positive thinking. When having a negative thought stop, acknowledge it and think of something positive. Thinking positively you are being kind to yourself and creating a feeling of self-confidence.
4. Acknowledge your resentments towards others. Resentment is the feeling someone is taking advantage of you or has been hurtful. I know we sometimes feel we have the right to be angry because the someone was mean, hurtful or uncaring. I once heard a statement, “Resentment is drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.” This sums it all up. Being resentful only hurt us. We are more important than the other person. What I usually do is have a conversation in my head with the other person and then picture a bright healing light around us both for a few seconds. I usually feel better.
Taking the time to care for yourself brings smiles to your face and the feeling of kindness. Having these feelings you are able to share them with others.
Now it is your turn to try all or any of the above suggestions. Please share your experiences with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community by leaving a comment or sending me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
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We create our day and how we create each day affect us and everyone else. Of course when we create each day we eventually create an entire life.
Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =). If possible gives a last there on my blog, it is about the Home Theater, I hope you enjoy. The address is http://home-theater-brasil.blogspot.com. A hug.
Helen,
You always hit the nail on the head! Yes, I like starting my day easy and gentle-like. I wake up and snuggle-in, aware that I'm awake and allow myself to feel gratitude for my warm, cozy bed; my home, my breath, my family etc.; by then my kitty is greeting me with his morning meows and purrs. And finally, I have a tall glass of water on my nightstand to hydrate me during the night and in the morning..it's very refreshing before my shower!
Thank you for you perinneal inpsiration for loving ourselves, and I'm glad to see you do the same for yourself! Oh.. I also take time for creativity i.e. knitting and SoulCollage (to name a few). You can see my Yoga of Knitting SoulCollage card here:
http://acapellasoul.blogspot.com/2008/03/yoga-of-knitting.html
Have a good day Helen :)
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