Create Time For Self-Compassion

Darlene
on 8/14/08 12:50 am
Being Gentle With Ourselves

During those times when our lives are filled with what seems to be constant change and growth, it is important to remember that we need to be gentle with ourselves. Since it can be easy to use our energy to keep up with the momentum of our lives, we may not be aware of the fact that we are much more likely to run ourselves down. When things seem to be moving quickly, it is especially essential that we make a point to slow down and be gentle with ourselves.

It might be difficult to notice what is happening to us for we may be so caught up in the whirlwind of our lives that we lose sight of the direction in which things are heading. Being gentle with ourselves doesn’t mean that we don’t accomplish things. Instead it means that we honor ourselves on an ongoing basis and take care of the needs of our bodies.

This means different things to different people. For instance, it could mean having a session with a healer; taking a remedy, herbs, or vitamins; or getting extra sleep. Putting our energy into ourselves in this way helps create space for a more positive, loving, and accepting view of our lives. By setting the intention to do so, we will be more cognizant of our energy levels on a daily basis and more able to replenish them as needed.

The more we are able to treat our bodies with gentleness, the more tenderness and compassion we will call forth into our lives. Learning to understand and pay attention to what our self needs will in turn allow us to fill our lives with unlimited loving and healing energy and to truly take care of the things that mean the most to us.

 

Women are angels.
...and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick.

We are flexible.

Darlene
 


butterjoy
on 8/14/08 7:37 am - Elkview, WV

THAT IS SO TRUE!  WONDERFUL AND THANK YOU!

JOY

* Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.   
     I have reached my goal! Praying angel:9896

MillieJ
on 8/14/08 2:19 pm
 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~    THANKS  FOR  SHARING ....   good food for thought... Millie
NurseInNeed
on 8/15/08 12:18 pm - LaCrosse, WI
I'm just beginning to learn how much I need this in my life.
I've given all my life to others that I have nothing left for me.
I push myself way too hard and need to back off.
I have a very stressful job and need to find a balance there so I have energy for me after work.

Thanks for the thought.......

Alice
http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wHrRSLA/">
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wHrRSLA/weight.png">>

I love Spring!!!!!!
quiltz
on 8/16/08 4:17 pm - Phoenix, AZ
I have found the vast majority of us who have been obese, have never learned to be good to ourselves.  We were too busy trying to win acceptance and became world champion care givers.  I think dealing with that issue is every bit as important as the surgery.  The best advice I ever read on OH was to avoid toxic foods, toxic people and toxic relationships.  When I follow that advice, I am finally learning to care for myself and it feels really good!
Most Active
Recent Topics
Gone but not forgotten
Jani · 0 replies · 500 views
Happy New Year, Friends!
GrammySusan · 3 replies · 1326 views
Judy
Ready2goNOW · 0 replies · 1311 views
MY PC WAS HACKED!!!!
Judi123 · 2 replies · 1270 views
×