ACCEPTING ME? WHY?

ACCEPTING ME? WHY?
ACCEPTING ME? WHY?
In my life and in the work I do, I have met so many great people. Why is it that so many of us can't accept the great person we are and go through life feeling less than, not worthy and have a low opinion of ourselves?
Often I ask clients if they will loan me a sum of money well beyond there means. There is usually a pause, and then the clients say no. Why, I ask. Normally the response is that they haven't got it.
So how can I give to others what I haven't got for myself? How can I give you (or anyone) real love when I don't know what it is because I don't have it for me? This should get you thinking! How can I accept you for who you really are when I don't accept me? While I will focus on "self acceptance", it applies to so many areas of our lives.
I was shocked those years ago when it became apparent that I didn't accept the good in me and the truly good person I was. (I had no love for myself and did not truly know what "intimacy" was except that it was a word).
Today I accept myself so that I may accept others.
I seek to be in unity with the world around me. I desire to live in harmony with the people in my life.
The process of peace begins inside me.
When I am unhappy with myself, I am unable to accept others. Like a dark cloud, rejection blocks me from seeing others with objectivity. I accept myself so that I may accept others.
I have come to terms with my imperfections. I may not be perfect, but have the will power necessary to improve the things that need improving and to forgive myself for the things I cannot change.
When I am gracious and forgiving of myself, I am able to do it for others. Instead of being my own worst critic, picking apart everything about myself, I am my biggest cheerleader. I love the person I see in the mirror!
Perfection is not a necessity of life; happiness is. I choose to be happy with who I am rather than reject myself over things that have no value. Happiness releases me from the pursuit of perfection.
Accepting myself prevents me from placing my own flaws on others. Self-acceptance is like a ray of sunshine that evaporates the fog that prohibits me from seeing the good in others.
Loving myself allows me to cleanse the lens through which I view the world.
I am able to seek the positive in every situation because I am confident in myself. Negativity and criticism have evaporated with the fog and are no longer a part of me.
Today, I choose to shine my light and dissipate the clouds of negativity. By celebrating who I am, I empower myself to love others.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Why is it important for me to be my biggest cheerleader?
2. How does self-acceptance empower me?
3. How can I cleanse the lens through which I view others?
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