27 March 2024 — BEING APPRECIATED

Today it occurred to me how important ‘being appreciated’ is. Just knowing that others can see beyond the daily occurrences to the real part of us that lies deep inside all of us.

This means that we are seen by others as a whole, rounded off as it were, rather than seen for the part of us which is most prominent as when someone truly shines at something.

Of course it is good to be acknowledged for what we shine at but not to the neglect that we are a whole rounded person. Often it is when we feel unappreciated by others that we learn to look for the good in ourselves and accept ourselves for who we are.

LOVING OURSELVES IS IMPORTANT. HOW CAN WE EXPECT OTHERS TO LOVE US IF WE DON’T LOVE OURSELF.

PONDER POINTS: I feel appreciated by others when …I find difficulty in loving myself because …..