... Without self-acceptance it is difficult to love and nurture ourselves or be a loving partner. Relax, enjoy, and be in tune with your body ...
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Nurturing Ourselves - By Timothy Saxon
One of the most important things we can do for ourselves in these times of stress and uncertainty is to nurture ourselves. I am not just talking about food, clothing and shelter along with the occasional treat. Rather, it is equally important to nurture ourselves spiritually. By doing so, we can ensure that we are prepared to face the strains and stresses of everyday life. Taking time out each day – even just a little time – to do something we enjoy can go a long way to improving each person’s attitude about oneself. And it is true that the more loving and accepting we are of ourselves, the more we are capable of being loving partners, friends, carers, etc.
Finding the right time and thing to do may take a bit of thought or even experimenting on your part. But, you will find the thing that is right for you. Perhaps you enjoy quiet meditation, or a more strenuous spot of yoga. Maybe you enjoy walking through the woods or on the beach listening to the sounds all around you. Finding what you most like to do will be the easy part; making time to do it will be the difficult part of the exercise. You must, however, get into the habit of doing this for yourself. You will find that as this becomes routine, you will feel more alive and refreshed than you have before. You will be able to face each day with more confidence and ease. The love and pampering you show yourself will begin to radiate out from you to others.
For me, this can be as simple as a cup of tea. Mind you, this is not a mug of water thrown into the microwave with a bag to “boil” for two minutes. I find my favourite china teapot and cup and saucer. I boil the water in the kettle and allow the tea to steep in the pot for a time before pouring. If I have a piece of cake or a biscuit I also get a plate for this and set it all out before me with purpose and intent. Somehow, and I do not know why, the tea just tastes better when poured from the pot into a china cup. The cake tastes better as I sample small bites with my fork rather than cramming it into my mouth while standing over the sink. But what happens to me while I am enjoying this experience is the most amazing thing: I start to relax. All the cares of the day simply melt away as I indulge myself in this very special way. And I find that I am able to think more clearly and make more rational decisions without feeling stressed.
Recognizing the value of this kind of nurturing is the key to finding self-acceptance and, therefore, self-love. Don’t you deserve to feel great about yourself? Why try to tackle the problems of the world without first making
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