h.g. ~happiness Each day a gratitude~ Namaste~
I found that I could not accept compliments and/or gifts graciously because inside I felt that I did not deserve them~ I could never truly enjoy “things” because of this lack of self esteem. It is difficult for those who do not experience such feelings, but for those who do~ you know exactly what I am saying…actually you are “feeling” it right now!
After a few years of self-exploration and a lot of work through reflecting and moving through my past injuries (finishing my Masters in Counseling- you have to “heal self” before you can “heal” others) I have finally begun to learn to Love my self… and thus really learn to Love others…which includes accepting and giving in the spirit of Love~ and appreciation.
It is a process~ as most things in life are~
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