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…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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