How nice are you?

 

by Jane Powell

 

“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”

We’ve all heard this saying. It’s something our parents reminded us of constantly. In fact, you my very well be cautioning your own children.
Now that you realize how hurtful words can be to others, have you every thought about the effects your own comments have on your self-esteem? Do you ever hear yourself saying nasty things about someone – that someone being you?

No one likes to be called “lazy,” “stupid,” or “fat,” and calling ourselves these names has a damaging effect on our self-worth. So today, take your own advice and the next time you begin to say something bad about yourself, try to stop. Instead of pointing out how little you have accomplished, why not acknowledge what you have achieved? And try replacing words like “I can’t” and “I won’t” with “I can” and “I will.”

Being churlish never served us when we were young, and that is still true. Be kind to yourself.

 

Is it better to give than receive?

We have heard this cliche` a million times. You

probably spend most of your day loving and nurturing

those around you. Day in and day out you're probably giving

all you have and taking good care of those that rely on

you.

The trouble begins when you don't receive love and

nurturing in return from the ones who receive your

care. As time passes, it's only natural for you to feel

resentful.

Does this mean you should stop giving because you

are not receiving? Of course not! Instead, you

need to make it known that you need the same love and

compassion that you give to others everyday.

You too, need to be taken care of. Why? It's only

when you receive this love that all your giving

becomes effortless.

 

Genuine desire

What you most fervently desire pushes you to give the best you can give. In focusing on those things you wish to attain, you’ll activate the strength and discipline necessary for their achievement.
It is never selfish to desire what you genuinely desire. What’s selfish is stifling those desires and declining to give the world your own unique greatness.
The fulfillment you seek will not take anything away from anyone else. In fact, in the process of bringing about that fulfillment you add much value to the lives of those around you.
Real, lasting, meaningful success is built by creating value. Your desire for some particular outcome motivates you to achieve, and as you achieve you lift others up as well.
Those things you are positively passionate about enable you to discover powerful, effective ways of creating new value. When you follow your dreams, you lead other people to theirs.
Listen to the stirrings of your own authentic desires. When you’re clear about what you wish to do, there’s no limit on how high you can lift the whole world.
 Ralph Marston

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