As we face the New Year, my hope for you is that you will be compassionate with yourself. This is the one New Year's resolution I have made.
In being compassionate with myself, I will not think reactively. I will let go of my mistakes and simply begin again...no matter how many times I must begin.
In being compassionate with myself, I will be understanding, loving and giving to others.
In being compassionate with myself, I will honor God.
As women (human beings) we judge ourselves harshly, set standards which are nearly unattainable and beat ourselves up when in our own eyes we fail. Please, be compassionate with yourselves...allow yourself to begin again.
"Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over." ~~F. Scott Fitzgerald
Mid-January we will begin again with the prompts here at Wrapped Emotions. I'm allowing myself time to regroup after the holidays while the family strives to become healthy; we prepare to celebrate two children's birthdays; and I keep several follow-up doctors' appointments. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts during the month of December. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer and the love of friends. The camaraderie which has formed between Wrapped Emotions ladies is a blessing to me, and I hope you feel a bond with and encouragement from one another.
I look forward to a year of creating, connecting and expressing ourselves together...of living with our hearts.
Blessings to you.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Be Compassionate With Yourself
18 comments:
Peace be with you your beauty shines!
Hope your family is just having a beautiful time of growing together as you work through the challenges of the past year. Our prayers are with you that 2008 will bring joy for your family!
Oh, I so agree -- compassion with your self is so needed!
Here's to a happy and healthy new year to you and your family!
I too have been innundated with family (although just my own) and obligations over the holidays. The silly season was alive and well in Atlanta!
Looking forward to more WE in 2008!
I'm wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year Melody!
blessings to you and yours as well.
may this year bring you health and happiness.
i look forward to returning to the creative work...
Beautifully written, Melody. I know I beat myself up far too often for failing at perfection. If only I realized it wasn't really attainable!
I will look forward to resuming WE when everyone is healthy in your home and you are ready to begin anew.
Blessings~
What a great post. I know when I asked God for a theme for me this year it was---compassion and grace and in return, He wants to give favor and acceleration. May you be blessed abundantly in these things as well.
Looking forward to a great 2008 with WE!
Wow! I really needed to read this right now. I am always so hard on myself and I know that I need to be more compassionate. Thank you for reminding me to honor God with my heart, soul and mind! :)
You continue to teach through your difficulty. I so appreciate that about you. I needed to hear that Melody. Thank you. Praying for you, friend.
I hope your path to a full recovery is a short one. Wishing you all of the blessings your heart can hold for the new year.
I'm really looking forward to the new creative year here. I agree compassion is so vital. Much love to you, Jess
Thank you for your words of wisdom. I am my own worst critic. I pray that my husband can ease up on himself as well.....If I am good to myself, it is sure to rub off!! I hope you will be refreshed this January and in the New Year! We love you!
I hope that things are going well for you and yours Melody! I also hope that you are all feeling better! :)
Wonderful message, Melody! Extending grace to ourselves is so important! I'm praying for health and rest for you and the family!
"As women (human beings) we judge ourselves harshly, set standards which are nearly unattainable and beat ourselves up when in our own eyes we fail. Please, be compassionate with yourselves...allow yourself to begin again." I like what you said here. I've been reflecting on similar things. Have a look at this post I did a few days ago ... http://robogiles.blogspot.com/2008/01/and-so-i-went-shopping-barefoot.html
I'm really missing our projects together! No pressure, Melody, really. I just wanted you to know that I look forward to it starting up again.
I like this site and want to be a part of it. How do i become a member? and do i have to write each week?
Amrita
I found this site a few weeks ago and keep coming back to see if you've started up for 2008. I'm interested to see what kind of projects you cook up!
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