08-22-2010, 09:05 AM
(08-19-2010, 07:31 PM)Lorna Wrote: Just read a tweet from Deepak Chopra that made me think of this thread and I thought it might be helpful to share:
What will really make you attractive is not working on your weak points but embracing them.
although within the context of this thread replacing the word attractive with the concepts of confidence and being true to yourself makes it more relevant
i really do think that feeling low self esteem, lack of confidence etc isn't a bad thing, it's a developing process, a part of growing up in many respects. embrace those feelings about yourself, forgive that aspect of yourself that is holding your confidence back - it's ok to lack confidence, particularly ok to lack social confidence in this chaotic 3d world. give yourself permission to accept that part of yourself and then take a step forward.
questioner, your post is both beautiful and heartbreaking, thank you for sharing it x
Thanks Lorna and questioner, some beautiful wisdom to ponder and remember.
I am wondering why I am having trouble with this full self acceptance and self forgiveness thing, though. I clearly have the intention to fully embrace and accept myself. I have been working with this problem for quite a long time.
I find myself still reacting strongly to the non-acceptance of others around me, when it happens...it's hard to keep my light shining when feeling judged or rejected.
And then I feel that I am responsible because they are just reflecting a lack of self-acceptance as my mirrors. Do you understand my dilemma? And what is the way through this...other than removing myself from my family which is not a soulution for me at all.
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