Lessons in Self-Love

[ash_silver]

Hey I am back from vacation! I wanted to take a bit of time to write about something that has been a major focus for me over the last few weeks. I took some time while away to really focus on .. what is at the root of whatever is holding me back from reaching my next level of potential. I now have a vision for the type of life I want to live. I

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[ash_silver]

I have not! Should I?

[carriea31]

Great post! It is nice to have some time like you were able to take, to sit back and think things like this out.

The part you put being mindful of negative thoughts is something I've been really working on lately myself! It is easy to slip in to a pattern of negative thinking and let that become a huge mental trainwreck- I'm getting better at stopping myself and turning things in a different direction in my head. :)

[ash_silver]

That's exactly what it takes - a litle extra mindfulness and taking the time to be aware and over-write the negative thoughts instead of accepting them as valid. Love it!! It takes practice over time but it's so worth it!

[tastyradish]

I remember listening to a poem once about how people can so easily talk about all the things they love (their pets, food, tv shows, etc.) but rarely will they ever say how much they love themselves. Really opened my eyes to how easily we forget to appreciate ourselves.

[ash_silver]

It's so crazy how true that is!! But true mental growth comes from taking the time to do what is a bit uncomfortable. So worth it!

[phantoms]

Loving oneself is definitely a hard thing to do - I totally agree it's very important. Good luck with everything! :)

[ash_silver]

Thank you!! Excited to continue on this journey!

[prinzessbtrfly]

great lesson, thanks for the motivation!! :)