“Use what talents you possess;
the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except those
that sang best.”
Henry Van Dyke
Even though you lost your job, remember you are still the same person. Nothing can take away your special gifts.
Stand-up and take a bow acknowledging the beautiful person you have become and your special gifts!
You might say I don’t have any special gifts. Hold on there, we all have them.
Let’s focus for a minute what comes easy to you. Do you have a beautiful smile, people feel comfortable being with you, great sense of humor, or are you a math wiz, etc.?
Feeling better?
Let’s do a little experiment today. During the day write down what makes you a beautiful person. No need to share the list.
For some of us who had trouble thinking what people like about me. Try this simple exercise:
• Think about a close friend and what you like about that them.
• Write these traits down.
• Ask yourself this question “Do I also have some of these qualities?”
• Now list your special gifts.
Once you have created a list review it in the morning and evening. Pick one special gift you possess and practice it three times that day. As the days go, add another special gift each day and in time you will be practicing all your gifts each day.
Remember what Henry Van Dyke said, “Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.”
Go play full-out and enjoy the beautiful person you have become!
Please share your feelings after reading this article. The Love Yourself – It Matters Community is here to be your support system. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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2 comments:
Hello, this post is a very nice statement that includes the feelings of those forced into the dirt for once.
About 7 years ago, i had lost my job to redundancy, the whole world had turned upside down and the wages stopped coming in, unfortunately the bills did'nt.
I had never felt so embarrassed, ridiculed and pushed out. It was a job that i had seen myself have for many years with many ideas based around that career, but it was over, like a game of cards, i was dealth the bad hand.
My point is this, through the constant pushing and driving from my girlfriend, i had no option but to move forward and to recover from this. To cut a long story short, i've made a success out of helping others and it was all down to her.
If you ever find yourself in a situation out of work and down in the gutter. Then your greatest resource are those around you and those who care for you. Use them as support, aim for you goals and achieve dreams my friend.
Peace across the rivers
Hi Rusty:
Thanks for sharing your story and how with support and persistance you reached your goal.
Helen
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