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One of the biggest problems facing most people today is lack of
self-esteem. Our society does nothing to promote self-esteem in our children.
In fact, just the opposite occurs. A baby is born knowing that it is the most
beautiful, wonderful thing in existence. But as we grow up, we are told:
"You're bad." "You aren't as smart as your brother."
"Only babies cry." "Go play and leave me alone." Plus
many other things to destroy our self-esteem.
One of the most important things we as humans need to learn is self-love. If we do not
love ourselves, it is impossible for others to love us or for us to love anyone else.
So, we are a society of people who hate themselves and have no idea how to love
anyone. As a result of this, child and spousal abuse is rampant. Murders occur
every day. Love can change all of this.
We are taught that if we love and care for ourselves that we are being selfish. This
couldn't be further from the truth. The more you love yourself, the more love you
have to give to others. By caring for yourself, you are then able to care for
others.
But, how do we learn to love ourselves? Most people have no idea, because they have
no role models to follow. Let's begin now to become role models for our children and
our children's children. Try the following exercises and learn to love yourself.
1. Concentrate on something you love such as a rose, animal or child. After you have
generated these strong feelings within yourself, transfer those feelings of love toward
yourself. Look at your body, appreciating each part of it. Touch it and feel
it's texture. Feel yourself inside it. Caress it. Smell it. Speak kindly
to it. Practice this daily until you are comfortable with the exercise.
2. Choose a part of your body that you dislike or are ashamed of. Concentrate on
that body part and direct love into it. You can try talking to it kindly and
stroking it. If there is pain in your body, give it extra love. Then send love
to your whole body. Try using the colors of green, rose, gold and white, filling
your body with the colors.
3. Sit in front of a mirror, look into your eyes and love yourself. Do not
allow yourself to make any judgments about the things you feel are wrong with yourself.
If you find yourself doing this, immediately change the judgment to a loving
thought. Speak kindly to yourself. Look deeply into
your eyes and see the spirit there. Notice how beautiful your eyes are. Notice
the positive aspects of your features.
4. Stand before a full-length mirror nude. Love and accept every part of your
body. Touch your body and love it. When negative self-judgments arise, speak
them out loud and feel your emotional response to them. Replace the negative
judgment with a positive statement about that part of your body. Fill this body part
with unconditional love. Cover your entire body in this way.
Some of these exercises will not be easy, but they will be well worth any embarrassment
your suffer starting them.
Rev. Claudia McNeely DD -
http://www.askclaudia.com - is a gifted
and caring Psychic/Healer. With the assistance of Angels, Guides and Master
Healers, she will tell you exactly what she sees and feels instead of what you
want to hear. Her Clairvoyant Psychic Readings are very accurate and insightful.
She can help you to understand where you are, where you want to be and how to
get there.
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