Are You Talking To Me?

When your best friend calls and tells you she’s done something stupid, do you agree with her? Or, do you tell her that can’t possibly be so … she’s a smart woman … we all make mistakes sometimes? Of course that’s what you tell her—because it’s what you believe.

But, what do you tell yourself when you forget the dog’s vet appointment or lose the note you’re supposed to sign for your daughter’s field trip? Are you as gentle with yourself as you are with your friend? Do you tell yourself that you are smart and that we all make mistakes? Or do you berate yourself for what you perceive as a failure?

Abe Lincoln was once quoted as saying that most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be. Don’t you suppose that’s true with our self-worth too? That most folks have as much self-worth as they tell themselves they have? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if each of us could tell ourselves what we believe to be true about our best friends? That we’re smart, beautiful, strong and worthy.

So, why can’t we?

by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | June 8, 2010