Week 3

We have learned to let go, and hopefully continue to do that.

We have learned the power of gratitude and how a change in perspective can change your life.  Literally.

Now I want to give you the power of acceptance.

Week 3:  Working with what you've got.

So often we feel like we will be happier, smarter, more productive when we _________________.  I'll let you fill in the blank.  For me, everything would be perfect if I were skinny, and it's been that way since I was 17.

I was skinny at 17.

Only I didn't see it then, and I've been beating myself up and putting life on hold for more than half my life.  I dismiss compliments like flies and can find fault with pretty much everything I do.  Everything.

I'm starting to believe that life begins when you are 100% yourself and completely okay with that.  At some point you will have to make a choice, pick sides, and be who you want to be.  It sounds simple, but it's not.  For some it's hell.

So, as with every week, you'll have homework, but unlike the past two weeks, I'll post something different each day starting tomorrow morning.  For tonight, I just want you to think about one thing that you love about your self.  It can be anything from baking to your sense of humor.  Think about what compliments you get and really savor them as truths and not just words.

By the end of this week, you're going to see your self as others see you... with love.  And that's when the fun really begins.