"The more you know who you are, and what you want,
the less you let things upset you."
Stephanie Perkins
We may have clear goals or definite opinions about our lovely selves, but just for the moment, send a quick private message to three trusted friends. Ask them to list three of the best qualities they see in you, using one word for each. When they have responded, notice if the qualities mentioned are ones known to the self or are they surprises.
Make a list of the nine submitted qualities, even if there are duplications. Set ego on a chair, and quiet the monkeys chattering in the head. Open the heart area and breathe in this list, embracing it as truth. Own each term and allow the self to expand. Repeat these words throughout the day.
If we can make a practice of seeing this list throughout our day, we will continue to grow. Whether we put the words to music, paint them, hang them on the refrigerator or create a simple mantra, our self-criticism will minimize. As our core grows stronger, the light shines and we begin to bloom.
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