Hey all,
Okay...I know it's been a minute since my last post, probably TOO long but you know how the saying goes "Life is what happens while making other plans."
So rather than wasting time with excuses or various excerpts from my nonexistent social life, how about we get right into it? Sounds good to you? Okay! The topic I chose for July (and since we're at the end of this month...August as well)
Self Esteem: Loving Yourself Completely
Take a moment to let that settle in your heart and mind. How many of us are struggling with this issue on a daily basis? Do we ever reach a point where we are comfortable with who we are completely? Can we all truly look into the mirror and love the person staring back at us (inside and out) even on our worse days? What should we do when we don't feel so beautiful, secure, loved, accepted, or etc? How do you rebuild a broken person?
A simple solution for some would be... possibly getting together with a couple of friends, where you'll maybe have yourself a good cry over a cup of coffee, and then polishing off the evening with an empowering message or two from each person (round table style of course)about what makes you so incredibly awesome and finally a group hug to recharge your battery so you can face the world again. Two phone calls, a lunch date, and crises averted. Sounds easy right? Yes, it's great when you have a loving family or understanding group of friends who can pick you up when the chips are down. But some people don't have the luxury of a good support system. What should those people do when faced with a case of the "blues?"
I arrived at this topic while listening to a resounding outcry from my friends and other people I've crossed paths with this year. It's an issue that has been talked about on many levels but due to the rise in unemployment, other economic woes, and unrealistic standards that are set by media, more people are seriously starting to struggle with fostering a healthy self image.
My aim for this month, is to attempt to touch on all the topics that truly hinder us from loving ourselves no matter the situation, life path, or circumstance.
Please stay tuned... much more to come.
In the meantime, check out these poems by
Dana Gilmore
Wife, Woman, Friend Pt. 1
Wife, Woman, Friend Pt. 2
Let's Elevate?
