Treating yourself with kindness is not a selfish act. Matter of fact, it is difficult to give away something that you do not possess. Treat others the way that you want to be treated. Treat yourself the way that you want others to treat you.
Kristin Cuthriel
Treating yourself with kindness is not a selfish act. Matter of fact, it is difficult to give away something that you do not possess. Treat others the way that you want to be treated. Treat yourself the way that you want others to treat you.
Empathy and compassion – two important aspects of the human spirit that are necessary for a living breathing successful civilization!
Yes Yes!
The Golden Rule 🙂 very beautiful 🙂 xo
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best rule in the world xo
Another version of do unto others. Still a golden rule.
Yes it is! 🙂
Yes, sometimes we tend to beat ourselves up and forget that we are worthy. Nice reminder.
Have a great day, Liz.
There is a huge and remarkable difference between loving-kindness and narcissism. Thank you for a wonderful post and reminder.
So true, Ivon. 🙂
So very true! Thanks for the reminder. I used to beat myself up internally and you are right that internal emotion is just as bad as if someone was saying it to you. Thanks again!
You it is! Good to hear from you! Be nice to you.
Practice the Golden Rule on yourself!
Yes. Thank you for commenting, Tina. Always nice to hear from you!
Thank you for this wonderful reminder!
You are very welcome! 🙂
Thank goodness I didn’t grow up with someone talking to me as I have talked to myself on the worst days. I had some terrible thoughts about myself when I was younger. If it had been a person telling me that on a regular basis, well it’s no wonder we have crazy people that violently take out their anger on others. If it’s all you know, eventually you hurt yourself or you hurt another.
I am so thankful that those thoughts are in my past, that I have learned to love myself, and that I can let go of mistakes. Life is too amazing to live that way.
It sure is. I am glad that you no longer treat yourself that way. You are worthy and you are worth it! Have a great day!
Thank you. 🙂
I love this, Kristin. What an important message for each of us. Many of us do say terrible things about ourself in the privacy of our own mind, things that if others said to us would likely jingle the anger wires. One of my favorite books (I have many) is “What To Say When You Talk To Yourelf” by Shad Helmstetter. It’s about developing the habit of positive self-talk. Thanks for another super post. ~Paul
Thank you so much for commenting, Paul. I will have to read Helmstetter’s book. I have not read that one yet. I, too, have lots and lots of books and consume them at a rapid pace. Thank you for mentioning the book. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. -Kristin
All change must start first in yourself. Live the way you want the world to be. And we all know the power of words — what you say is what will eventually be. Yes, we should all quit expecting others to do the things we should be doing for ourselves!
True!
I want to know when your book is coming out. I want my own autographed copy! Your words inspire.
You are awesome! I am working on a book, and you will get an autographed copy. I am very excited about it. You inspire me. Thank you for the support!
Well, you’re going to go far. That’s the truth. 🙂