So many times we base our personal worth on the opinions of others. We do it at work, in society, in friendships, in personal relationships, even in marriage. We fall into the idea of "not being good enough" or "not meeting the other persons expectations" We even find ourselves loosing hope in a brighter future because we feel like we are falling short of what we THINK people expect of us--in that way we tell ourselves "I will never be good enough for anyone". We close ourselves off to finding joy in each other for fear of rejection, disappointment or disapproval. A while ago I found this image...and it spoke to my heart. I am enough.... I AM ENOUGH....I am enough for myself, I am enough for anyone...take me as I am today, without expecting me to be different or to change to fit your expectations... take me with all my imperfections, and weaknesses along with all my strengths and abilities. I AM ENOUGH. Now that does not mean I do not need to give all that I can to others, to improve and do better in human relationships or in life in general, but it does mean that I should be taken as I am. If I change it is because I choose to, it is because I see a personal need for improvement not because it was expected of me or because I was told I needed to. If there is a flaw in me, it is a part of who I am, and no one in this world is perfect so be sure if you look at my flaws you are seeing your own first. We are imperfect beings trying to live in an imperfect world, but I believe that a Perfect Being knows me for who I was, for who I am, and for who I can become, and through that knowledge I know that in everything else, and for anyone else. I AM ENOUGH.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
What am I worth?
So many times we base our personal worth on the opinions of others. We do it at work, in society, in friendships, in personal relationships, even in marriage. We fall into the idea of "not being good enough" or "not meeting the other persons expectations" We even find ourselves loosing hope in a brighter future because we feel like we are falling short of what we THINK people expect of us--in that way we tell ourselves "I will never be good enough for anyone". We close ourselves off to finding joy in each other for fear of rejection, disappointment or disapproval. A while ago I found this image...and it spoke to my heart. I am enough.... I AM ENOUGH....I am enough for myself, I am enough for anyone...take me as I am today, without expecting me to be different or to change to fit your expectations... take me with all my imperfections, and weaknesses along with all my strengths and abilities. I AM ENOUGH. Now that does not mean I do not need to give all that I can to others, to improve and do better in human relationships or in life in general, but it does mean that I should be taken as I am. If I change it is because I choose to, it is because I see a personal need for improvement not because it was expected of me or because I was told I needed to. If there is a flaw in me, it is a part of who I am, and no one in this world is perfect so be sure if you look at my flaws you are seeing your own first. We are imperfect beings trying to live in an imperfect world, but I believe that a Perfect Being knows me for who I was, for who I am, and for who I can become, and through that knowledge I know that in everything else, and for anyone else. I AM ENOUGH.
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