BIG ON SELF-APPRECIATION by Sally Huss

"Little thoughts of self-appreciation make a big difference to oneself."

 

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Oh, the jabs we take and the little jabs we make toward ourselves.  Can’t do it.  Not allowed.

 

Little thoughts of self-appreciation are so gratefully welcomed and dearly needed.  Yet we tend to overlook ourselves and our own efforts. It is easier to compliment and appreciate others.  Yet, we try so hard in so many areas, it wouldn’t hurt to think or say something really nice to ourselves.  A little kindness goes along ways, even when it doesn’t leave its source. 

 

I often observe self-appreciation or the lack of it on a tennis court.  A tennis court is a neutral field where attitudes and inner belief systems of the players show up easily.  I was playing doubles with a fellow yesterday who was so hard on himself that he continued to get worse as the match went on.  Every missed shot was analyzed and criticized.  People like this man are unaware that everything is aware.  The consciousness that is his body was taking terrible verbal abuse and withdrawing as the match moved along.  Besides, I believe, people like this disturb the harmony that exists everywhere, including a tennis court.

 

When my son finishes a project, large or small, he smiles and says out loud to himself, “Good job, Mike!”  I love that about him.  He strives to be upbeat and never misses a chance to uplift another. 

 

We all need to be appreciated.  We can do it for ourselves.  If someone else adds to that, all the better.        

 

Smiles,

Sally

“Life is wonderful! Don’t forget it.”

 

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