It’s often easier to love and accept the parts of us that we view as open, forgiving, capable, loving and upbeat. Yet, what about the other parts of us that stay hidden or cause us unrest or embarrassment- maybe even guilt or shame? We often hide them away, even conceal them from ourselves.
Or worse, we beat ourselves up and keep them as sullen reminders of our inadequacies and the many ways we fall short or are unworthy. Often we are so demanding and critical of ourselves, setting up an idea of perfection that is unrealistic. And, when we don’t meet our high expectations, we feel that somehow we failed.
Haven’t you had enough of your own brow-beating? Isn’t it time to let go of an unfair idealized vision of you that is unattainable?
Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting you stop striving to become more, do more and aim to be a better person. Nor am I advocating that you give up rebirthing yourself and expanding your reach and growing into more of the person that you choose to be. That’s in part why we’ve donned these earthly human forms: To learn, love, serve and evolve.
What if you had the sudden choice of accepting and loving You even with the flaws and imperfections- would you act? You have that choice! It’s time to infuse you with more self-loving. Honor yourself; take time for you and appreciate who you are, even with the human blemishes and shortcomings. That’s what you do when you love another- a spouse, a partner, a child, a friend. Decide that your life goal is one of personal expansion and growth. Be gentle with yourself as you strive to reach your goals and remember to always treat yourself with the same respect and kindness you would offer others.
