Respect for others is far easier if you have respect for yourself
After all, when considering others you ultimately use the only reference you always have with you – Yourself, and your beliefs!
Remember:
Everybody is always doing their best……
…….based on the summation of their life experiences to date
And that includes YOU!!
How can I be doing my best, when I ‘should know better’?
We often criticize ourselves for not changing quick enough.
We learn a new lesson, and expect our actions to change immediately…………Even when are actions are based on habits that have been a part of us for 20, 30, 40 or more years!!
Maybe it is time to offer ourselves greater respect. A new habit takes a while to form, and an old one can take a while to drop, particularly when it is a reaction in the pressure of the moment
Anyway, you can always say ‘Sorry. I’m learning.‘ Even to yourself!
But I have made such a mess of my life…
I found a fabulous quote the other day:
“Even though you can not go back and make a brand new start, you can always start NOW and make a brand new ending”
Wise words…
At the centre of respect for yourself lies one very simple lesson:
You ARE ‘good enough’!
You do NOT need any ‘personal development’
You DO need ‘personal acceptance’
You are perfect in every way. You are the sum total of all your life experiences to date and as a result, you could not be any different
From THIS place, you can choose to explore your life and to learn more. To become a ‘better’ person if you wish
I recommend it, and that what this site is about! Life can an adventure!
So where do you want to explore next?