DailyOM: Listing Magnificence
Let's turn this one into a meme, shall we? I'll put my (first) list behind a cut at the end of this entry. Then, you can post this in your journal along with a list of your own. :) And if you want to post a list like this every day for the next week, so much the better!
Listing Magnificence
Five Things I Like About Myself
Our primary relationship in life is with our selves. No one else goes through every experience in life with us. We are our one permanent companion, yet we are often our worst critic. To remind ourselves of our magnificence, we can do this exercise: "Five Things I Like About Myself."
Begin by writing down at least five things that you like about yourself. This is not the time to be modest. If you are having trouble coming up with a total of five items, you know that this exercise can really benefit you. Be sure to include more than your physical attributes on your list, since our bodies are only part of who we are. If you are still struggling with what to include on your list, think of what you like about your favorite people, because these traits are probably qualities that you possess too. Another way to complete your list is to think of five things you don't like about yourself and find something about these traits that you can like.
Continue this process for a week, thinking of five new things you like about yourself everyday. At the end of the week, read the list aloud to yourself while standing in front of a mirror. Instead of looking for flaws to fix, allow the mirror to reflect your magnificence. You may feel silly about standing in front of a mirror and reading aloud a list of your admirable attributes, but it might just bring a smile to your face and change the way you see yourself. Remember, it is when you feel the most resistant that this exercise can benefit you the most. Because we are constantly looking at the world, instead of looking at ourselves, we don't often see what's magnificent about ourselves that others do. When we take the time to experience ourselves the way we would experience someone we love and admire, we become our best companion and supporter on life's journey.
Daily Om
Five Things I Like About Myself:
1) I am a wonderful mother. I love my son unconditionally, and even though I know I make mistakes, I am always looking for ways to help him grow into a happy and healthy person.
2) I'm spiritual, and strive as often as I can to become ever more awake.
3) I'm honest
4) I'm generous, and I like doing things that cheer others up or make them happy
5) I'm intelligent
ETA: 43Ters can add this as a goal, if you want, by going here: http://www.43things.com/things/view/669402
Listing Magnificence
Five Things I Like About Myself
Our primary relationship in life is with our selves. No one else goes through every experience in life with us. We are our one permanent companion, yet we are often our worst critic. To remind ourselves of our magnificence, we can do this exercise: "Five Things I Like About Myself."
Begin by writing down at least five things that you like about yourself. This is not the time to be modest. If you are having trouble coming up with a total of five items, you know that this exercise can really benefit you. Be sure to include more than your physical attributes on your list, since our bodies are only part of who we are. If you are still struggling with what to include on your list, think of what you like about your favorite people, because these traits are probably qualities that you possess too. Another way to complete your list is to think of five things you don't like about yourself and find something about these traits that you can like.
Continue this process for a week, thinking of five new things you like about yourself everyday. At the end of the week, read the list aloud to yourself while standing in front of a mirror. Instead of looking for flaws to fix, allow the mirror to reflect your magnificence. You may feel silly about standing in front of a mirror and reading aloud a list of your admirable attributes, but it might just bring a smile to your face and change the way you see yourself. Remember, it is when you feel the most resistant that this exercise can benefit you the most. Because we are constantly looking at the world, instead of looking at ourselves, we don't often see what's magnificent about ourselves that others do. When we take the time to experience ourselves the way we would experience someone we love and admire, we become our best companion and supporter on life's journey.
Daily Om
Five Things I Like About Myself:
1) I am a wonderful mother. I love my son unconditionally, and even though I know I make mistakes, I am always looking for ways to help him grow into a happy and healthy person.
2) I'm spiritual, and strive as often as I can to become ever more awake.
3) I'm honest
4) I'm generous, and I like doing things that cheer others up or make them happy
5) I'm intelligent
ETA: 43Ters can add this as a goal, if you want, by going here: http://www.43things.com/things/view/669402