Action is Required

"Self-criticism tends to undermine 

self-confidence and leads to fear of failure." 

Kristin Neff/Christopher Germer

Our self-confidence cannot withstand a steady banter of harsh words.  The flow of water can amazingly wear the edges of a rock down to smoothness, but the constant stream of self-criticism can create jagged edges in our emotional makeup.

We scream things to our lovely selves that we would never say to any other human.  We can boast of not judging others, but the scale for judging our selves is off the charts.  Why is it so difficult to remember that we are all very special spirits?

In order to have a solid core, we must tend to it every day.  We get to choose what methods best meet our needs, but action is required.  Simple affirmations or grasped moments of prayer can be spread throughout our day.  If we tend to our individual needs routinely, we will feel a deeper appreciation of who we were meant to be.

Feeling Safe

"What do I need to feel safe right now?"

 MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

Kristin Neff/Christopher Germer

Perhaps we are not as resistant to the changes that occurred a few months back and we have adjusted accordingly.  We have altered our routines, life styles, habits, and needs at first thinking it would be a slight inconvenience, but finding change to be the new foundation of living.

Minimizing the sense of overwhelm, we have grown somewhat comfortable within our new framework.  There have been blessings that have appeared in the midst of sacrifice, and even surprise.  We have broadened our selves in ways we might not have ever attempted if life had remained the same.

The major issue is whether or not we feel safe.  This of course includes physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual as all of these levels are impacted by our sense of security.  As we stay in place, it is vitally important to remain aligned.  Don't get ahead; don't fall behind; live fully in the moment occupied by positive thinking.