This Monday we continue the sticky wicket of loving and honoring ourselves without sounding self-righteous, ego-centric and (horrors!) conceited. To honor someone is to hold them in high esteem or respect. There will be more discussions in future posts regarding the correct offer of respect only when one is deserving. For now, respect means to offer our best, the seat of honor, the best gifts. It means to express our high regard of them to others. How do we respect (honor) ourselves? One way is to spend time and focused attention in quiet reflection to know ourselves and then to forgive ourselves, especially as we discover ways in which we are different from others. Think of a person you hold in high esteem. How do you honor them? What are your internal thoughts about them? How do you speak of them to others? Now think about your own thoughts about yourself. Observe when they stray away from the respect you deserve. Come back to recognizing the genuine person you are learning to know and appreciate. It’s okay to laugh and smile while thanking yourself for that high praise. Chances are, you deserve it.
Quote of the Week…
“Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.” B.C. Forbes, 1880 – 1955
Delight in the Light…
Yesterday was Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, and yet, it falls during the season of light; candles in various faith traditions flicker amidst strings of bulbs adorning houses and trees. While my family celebrates the birth of the Christ Child (in faith-based as well as commercial traditions), I appreciate and respect other…
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