Be Kind to Yourself
Why You Should Be Kind to Yourself
What does the word 'kindness' mean to you? I feel that kindness starts with ourselves. It is an essential expression of self-love that warms our whole being through compassionate support.
For me, when I am genuinely kind
towards myself, I build self-trust and inner strength. It allows me to
feel cared for and looked after regardless of the external circumstances
I am in. And it is the foundation from which I can experience true
freedom and a deep peacefulness within my heart.
Self-kindness can be experienced by:
- caring for the whole of who we are, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually
- listening to our bodies, and being honest with what we truly need in each moment
- showing ourselves love, acceptance and forgiveness through all of our experiences
- being gentle towards ourselves in our thoughts, feelings, actions and behaviors.
Through
kindness, we gently dissolve any negative energy and destructive
patterns we are experiencing, creating space for the essence of who we
are to shine through more fully in our lives.
And
once we have cultivated kindness within ourselves, genuinely extending
kindness to others becomes effortless. We can give our love freely and
demonstrate understanding with ease, even those we don't know
personally. Because what we see within ourselves, we see in everyone
around us. When we feel love and kindness in ourselves, we notice love
and kindness in others.
So, here's a question to consider. How often do you relate to yourself with kindness?
on some days but not others?
- only when you've done something to deserve it?
- if someone gives you permission?
- most of the time?
- all of the time?
- you're not sure?
How would your relationship
with your self change if you were openly and generously kind towards
yourself, without conditions? How would it impact on your relationships
with others?
Everyone has the capacity to treat themselves
with kindness. Because kindness is formed out of our loving and giving
nature. It is who we are. Existing at our very core.
So I invite you to notice, where in your life could you extend a little more kindness towards yourself?
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