How do you see yourself? I’m not referring to the physical attributes you see when you look in the mirror or catch your reflection in a crystal clear window, although that is an area of discontent that can be symptomatic of a larger issue of self-acceptance. When we are self-accepting, we are able to accept, love, and rejoice in all aspects of ourselves, from our physical attributes to the contents of our hearts. We recognize and accept our limitations and weaknesses, as well as our strengths, while we strive for further self-actualization and personal and spiritual development. Your self-acceptance will directly determine your level of happiness and satisfaction in your life, so why not try to raise your level of self-love? It doesn’t cost a thing!
Self-acceptance is crucial for happiness, well-being, quality of life, and abundance, and it is an area that our society cuts down with unrealistic images of beauty and materialism and a lack of focus on spiritual development. Unfortunately, much of our self-acceptance originates with how our parents view us and communicate those views to us. If your mother or father constantly communicated to you that you were never “enough,” than you may come into adulthood feeling insignificant and like a failure. As a result, we find consistent and numerous ways to perpetuate this unresolved hurt onto ourselves in adulthood if it is not addressed. Next, society’s messages through media and collective belief systems have the ability to impact self-worth, especially if we don’t measure up to those images and ideals.
Fully accepting myself for everything that I am in this present moment, RSD/CRPS and all, has been one of my last and most major shifts in consciousness. You may think you accept yourself, but if you criticize and judge any aspect of your existence, whether it is your weight or your achievements, you do not fully accept and love yourself. When you swell up with unconditional love for who and what you are, without judgment, just as you swell up with unconditional love for your pet or child, you know you have made it to full self-acceptance.
Stay tuned for more on this topic, including personal examples and tips for furthering self-acceptance and love.
Any thoughts or questions?
One more week and I am done with my semester!
Happy Healing!
10 comments:
I think you are right on with the observation that our culture makes it very difficult to feel good about yourself. It's a huge hurdle and its effects are insidious.
But it's not real. And luckily, there is an emerging consciousness promoting authenticity and deeper meaning, which, obviously you are a part of!
Yaay You!
xo
Eco Mama
Hi, Eco Mama! Thank you so much! I appreciate being considered part of change!
Bingo.
I know that I don't accept myself...I try to avoid, forget and beat myself up.
You are an inspiration girl. Take care.
Great post, Maria! This is such an important yet difficult challenge that so many people (myself included!) face everyday. Thank you for the wonderful reminder. xo
Wonderful post! I find that the more I learn to let things exist without labelling them 'good' or 'bad' can be difficult, but when achieved is incredibly liberating. Once I accepted that it was ok not to know things and to be constantly learning, the learning started happening much more easily. The more awareness I have, the easier it is to make decisions that I will be happy about later. I think when we aren't focused on fighting internal struggles for matters that are not important (life & death important) we are wasting valuable time and energy that can be spent interacting and learning.
Congrats on nearing the end of semester!! You have well earned a break xx
what a lovely post and have a super weekend!!!
xox
Your perspective is, as always, spot on. Remaining positive in a hostile environment that is today's society is difficult as it is, add in some chronic illness and it can be deemed impossible to have any self-confidence. However, as anything else, it takes a great deal of hard work (even for the little things, such as having a smile on your face when you hurt). However, that little bit of effort can lead to lots of little efforts to create a big change.
Oh, and yes, I am on here now :)
Hope to catch up on your blogs! It's nice to see you are still doing well <3
Red
This is beautiful! I needed this!
Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I am so glad this post has hit home for many of you. Self-acceptance is so very important. I am going to follow this post up with more on this topic. Love you all! xoxo
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