I recently have written often aboutself care.
Realizing more and more some simple investments in
self care
can reap large rewards in an overall quality of life.
One very important component in
self care
for me
is learning to change my internal voice
from
the critical shrew
who is never satisfied with anything I do
to a kinder, gentler internal voice of gratitude and love.
I realized a while ago
if I could identify myself with my
five year old child self
and
learn to nurture her
in the loving manner
which I spoke to my own children
not only would my self esteem be a lot better off
but
my life would be so much the happier for it.
There is so much to be said
for learning self nurturing kindness.
Learning a voice
and
internal narration that realizes
that at times life is hard on us all
and
we are all doing the best we can
with what we know at the time.
A nurturing voice
that ends the day head on pillow
going through the days events
and
lists the positives
no matter how large or small.
A voice that is learning to focus on life's beauty
as a coping skill to combat
anxiety.
It is a new internal voice I am cultivating
on a daily … hourly basis.
I have found my new voice so much more appealing than the shrew
and
we are able to accomplish so much more together!
I don't think anyone really moves forward in life
from berating and fear
not even our own selves.
My learning to cultivate a new internal voice
is exactly
why I am so very taken with
The Mrs.
band
and
their message of
You Are Enough!
The Mrs. band was the opener
at Blogher 2014 for Kerry Washington.
Although I love their upbeat message in the song
I'm Enough
it was their exhibit at the show
with a positive talking mirror
that had me in gulping back tears.
My words don't do the experience justice…
Watch the video below
and
see just how moving and empowering nurturing self talk can truly be!
If you are as taken with the process
as much as I was
the video below
is all about the making of the video
and
the Mrs.
Band
You Are Enough
campaign.
My greatest take away from Blogher 2014
was wanting to add my voice
to a larger voice that is about
helping us all
to see and treat ourselves
with dignity, respect
kindness and love.
The more we can do that for ourselves
the ripple effect is
the more we are able to do it for others.
I have realized
when I can quiet my own self criticism
my need to criticize any one else is also released.
Self compassion
equals
others compassion.
I want to develop both of these traits
not only
for myself
but
to be a better role model
for the marvelous young women
who are coming up behind me.
We can all do so much more to change the world
when we are united together in love and kindness
not only
love and kindness for others
but our selves as well.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy as you style your life
