How often do we tell ourselves how well things are going?
How often do we notice the good and relish in feeling well and connected?
By far the greatest and most useful way to live a happier life is to appreciate yourself more. Unconditional love and compassion is your true nature. You are not separate from life, but you may often forget this, so reminders help (they sure help me).
It is a courageous act of self-love to say nice things to yourself. Most of us experience listening to ongoing internal voices that criticize and punish us. As an antidote to this, let’s begin by writing and recording a love letter to ourselves.
Immediately, your mind may retaliate and think it a foolish or silly idea or perhaps a waste of time. So, before you follow that train of thought, perhaps you could try it…
If your wiling, begin by typing or writing out the letter to yourself. Be sure to create the letter as one you had always hoped to receive. Capture the things you have always wanted to hear from someone who loves you, knows everything about you, and really sees you. Write it from someone who has your best interest at heart. What would they say to truly cherish the person that you are? What would they say to champion for your dreams and encourage you in supporting difficult times or celebrating your successes? (Write letter now).
Now that you have written the letter, record it, and listen to it three times in a row.
If you have not written the letter… consider the voices inside telling you not to. Recognize their deceptive narrative. They seek to protect you, but often those critical voices undermine. Consider writing the letter now… just as something new to consider and explore…
Frequently, we are bombarded by fear, anxiety, confusion, and anger. How often do we tell ourselves how well things are going? How often do we notice the good and relish in feeling well and connected? Most of us are tethered to an inner monologue of discontent. As we talk to ourselves and take in a conversation of empathy, kindness, and love, we begin to re-configure our thoughts, which results in greater well-being. This is our true nature, we’re not just pretending. It is who we are at our core, when we are freed from the incessant chatter of “not enough-ness.”
Experience the resistance not to do this exercise…
and maybe then, just do it.
It is a radical gesture to take a small risk and give in to love and allow your Self to be loving and lovable.
(Adapted from Cheri Huber).
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