Thanking Ourselves
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I read something on social media about a Rap singer who won an award. When he accepted the award, he thanked himself. This sounded weird until I read more of the post. He thanked himself for staying strong when others doubted him, for all the hard work he put into his dream, even though few people could see his vision. The more I read the more his behavior made sense to me.
When was the last time you looked
in the mirror and said to yourself, thank you for being strong over the past
year? Or thanking yourself for having the courage to remain true to yourself
when so many other people are blindingly following others. What about thanking
yourself for learning new skills that opened new doors of possibilities for
you?
I’m in the last few days of having my
first book published, so today I thanked myself for sticking with it when I was
doubting myself and the entire process. It can be challenging to follow a path
we have never traveled before, but deep in our heart we know the journey will
be worth it. Can we thank ourselves for having the courage to move forward?
With these thoughts in mind a
conversation with my Inner Voice may shed some clarity of the subject of
thanking ourselves. My questions will be in italics.
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It seems that thanking ourselves is
a way to boost our ego. Is this the case?
If the intention is to swell your
being with love then the act of thanking yourself is beneficial to your
emotional health. Think of this act as a way to acknowledge the strength you
have while facing the challenges life has in store for you. You are recognizing
the effort you have put into creating your life. Thanking yourself for having
the courage to move forward each and every day is a powerful act of self-love,
not a way to boost the ego.
It seems odd to think of thanking
ourselves for moving forward with the challenges we face in life.
It seems odd because many people
confuse this positive behavior as a way to build a false sense of identity. To
thank yourself is a way to tell yourself you approve of the way you are dealing
with life. People will make a long list of those who have helped them overcome
hardships, yet they fail to thank themselves for doing the tough work of
looking within themselves to find the answers needed to live a healthier life.
Who is doing the work? Who is facing the challenges with courage, strength and
a desire to live a better life? You of course! Give yourself some credit and
thank yourself for a job well done.
Yes, but the inner work to live a
healthier life may not be finished, what then?
You do not have to wait until your
journey is over to thank yourself. Anytime you feel you need an emotional
boost, thank yourself for having the courage, and strength to move away from
your negative self-talk and into the warm embrace of your self-love.
What does thanking ourselves do for
us emotionally?
Thanking yourself will boost your
self-worth and self-esteem because you understand you are doing the best you
can. There is no need to judge yourself harshly for the way your life has unfolded.
Learn to recognize that every experience in your life has within it a positive
lesson you need for your positive growth. By thanking yourself, you are telling
yourself how much you appreciate the lessons you are learning, and the
resulting positive growth.
What are some of the ways we can thank ourselves?
Thank yourself for having the
courage to look past the negative experience to discover the hidden lessons.
Thank yourself for looking within, to uncover the love you have been asking
others to supply for your happiness. Thank yourself for knowing that when you
judge others you often do so to make yourself feel better about who you are.
Thank yourself for knowing that the
truth of who you are is love, and you can always return to this love when life
gets challenging. Last but certainly not least, thank yourself for being true
to yourself. When the world around you seeks to shape you into someone they can
accept, someone who does not challenge their version of who they think you are,
thank yourself for being courageous enough to be authentic.
If you are not feeling your best,
thank yourself for getting out of bed and having the courage to face the coming
day. Thank yourself for the little things you do to take care of yourself each
and every day.
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This morning, I thanked myself for
learning to trust and then follow my inner guidance when it comes to the
choices I face each and every day.
Can you thank yourself for
remaining true to yourself, or courageous enough to stand up for yourself when
others doubt you? Let me know what you think. Click on the link below to leave
a question or a comment, I’m always open to exploring the conversation further.
I’m grateful to write a monthly
column for two online magazines. This month my article titled, “The Eyes of
the Beholder” can be found in Conscious Shift Magazine, here is the link.
https://consciousshiftcommunity.com/the-eye-of-the-beholder/
While in New Spirit Journal you
will find my article titled, “Positive Change”
https://www.newspiritjournalonline.com/positive-change/
Check out these great resources for inspiration, guidance, and spiritual wisdom.
We are in the final countdown
of having my book, Your Inner Guidance, The Path to Discovering Your True
Happiness,” ready for sale. This week I’ll be ordering an author proof copy
to make sure everything looks and feels as it should. I’ll keep you posted when
and where you can get an eBook or a physical copy.
Peace and well-being, Paul
Copyright Paul Hudon 2021
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