Three women were talking. One blamed herself for an unkind remark someone had made to her. Another blamed herself for not getting work done. The other compared her looks to those of the movie stars and thought she was ugly.
The women each noticed how the other two had put themselves down without being aware of it, and they began to laugh. Then they vowed to be as kind to themselves as they were to each other. Each time they caught themselves being mean to themselves, they imagined they were their own best friend, and were as understanding to themselves as they were to one another.
When we are kind to ourselves, only then can we be truly kind to others, and make ourselves a gift to those around us.
I wish someone would tell my boss to be kind to his staff. 5 fired in the last 2 days for no apparent reason! I've still got a job for now........just as well, not many of us left.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Bye for now.
Chris.
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"Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music." -- Kristian Wilson, Nintendo, Inc, 1989"
This is a great truth. I often forget to understand the difference between self care and selfishness. I do make a difference. Others see the changes in me before I do. I am working the self worth issue daily. Thanks to this Program and the kindness of the group, I too can see the love in me...I cannot give away what I do not have.
Slowly but surely I'm getting it - no matter what, I have self-worth because I am a child of God. I stay in tune with Him & that will continue by me not picking up that first drink. Thank God for the fellowship & the program of AA. And I'm just starting to emjoy just resting in His presence rather than let the squirrely-birds take me where I don't want to go. Thx for letting me share. - Pat B.
