Encourage, Empower, Embrace

"The truth is we all need encouragement and motivation. Everybody needs somebody to cheer them on, someone who sees the best in you. There are too many people putting others down in this world. Be a positive influence in someone's life." ~Mufti Menk~

Good evening dear ones. How many times have you discussed school days with friends and commented on how cruel kids can be? Did you get bullied as a child? How about your kids? How often have you listened to the words someone said to you and took them to heart? I know I did as a kid, and it got so bad that I gave myself stomach aches and headaches. I turned all that anxiety into physical ailments. It wasn't until I was shown that this was all psychosomatic that I realized how much I allowed someone else to affect my life. I have since made it a point to try to stop letting someone else's opinion of me guide my thoughts of myself. It is not an easy task, but I have gotten better at it. Once in a while I fall into the old habit of putting myself down, but it doesn't take long for me to lift myself back up.

My loves we need to be gentle with ourselves and with each other. This world is difficult enough and we should be lifting each other up instead of tearing each other down. If need be, look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a compliment or ten. You deserve love, joy, and happiness in your life dear ones and I hope you are able to find it within yourselves and share that with others. Life is too short to be anything less than happy. I hope this post will encourage you to be kind to others, empower you to embrace the beautiful soul that you are. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Take care my loves and remember that yesterday is past and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and Love for today. Namaste