A friend of mine died two weeks ago. It was not a pretty
leave taking. He is the one who suggested I try to offer a positive thought for
Saturday blogs. Something that would help others over the weekend, and hopefully
something uplifting.
Under the circumstances it may seem impossible but here it
is:
“Don’t be too hard on yourself.
There are plenty of people willing to do that for you. Love yourself and be
proud of everything that you do. Even mistakes mean you’re trying.”
~Anonymous
He was hard on himself. He wanted to love himself
unconditionally but could not. He helped others often and with commitment. He
was talented and very smart. He could help many but not himself. A tragedy
really.
But he would want his death to be of value to others. ‘Don’t
do as I do but as I say’ is a phrase that pops to mind. That quotation would
probably be embraced by him for our benefit.
So I offer that thought to my readers today. Love yourself.
Examine your mistakes not as failings but as learning tools. Understand why the
mistakes happened and how to avoid them in the future. Making mistakes is proof
that you are trying. And that is a very good thing. No one understands their
successes. But mistakes? That’s another matter entirely. We pick them apart
usually to find fault or blame when we should be searching for the gem.
Seek the gem. I promise it is there. In plain sight.
December 29, 2012
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