When we can accept and appreciate ourselves, it is much easier to appreciate the uniqueness
of others. Often, we have a tendency to see ourselves as needing to fit an ideal in order
to be accepted and approved. There is only one small problem with this arrangement.
It seems that we never are enough. A much more honest and mature approach is to support
ourselves by honoring our compassion and strengths. When we embrace our shortcomings,
we can use the experience to connect with others, and use our strengths to create a much more harmonious solution. This allows each of to feel accepted right where we are. For example,
everyone has had an experience of not being enough. It is a result of childhood,when everyone
was physically bigger than ourselves. When we see ourselves more compassionately, from a broader lifespan perspective, we can look at the situation with a bit of humor. It helps us, not to take things personally. It is then when we can even take painful experiences and turn them around to fuel our passion and purpose.
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