Cease Clinging

"Moving toward what we love and not just toward the destruction of enemies ...

And that's what I feel like it's important to do upon rising each day."

Elizabeth Alexander

To focus upon our strength is not a selfish endeavor.  It takes time to recognize our authenticity as we take it for granted. We minimize our gifts, while maximizing the talents of others as we pave the road to a mental state filled with self-criticism and false limitations.

When we become aware of uniqueness, our first response should be that of respect.  When we are given a compliment, a simple thank you is appropriate, not denial.  We need to embrace kind words long enough to nourish our heart.  When we cease clinging to the negative comments, we begin to feed the good within us.

This works both ways of course.  When we notice a particular strength of a stranger or dear friend, we need to vocalize our admiration in order for them to grow along with us.  Even if 50 insults are being linked together, ignore them.  Let what is loved come into focus so we can honor each other  creating more space for good will, not destruction.