Meditation, Prayer, Mindfulness ~ Gratitude ~
The universe "conspiring" to help you.
Whatever you may call it; taking the time to feel your feelings, juggle your emotions, seeking comfort in yourself, before looking out to see what everyone else is doing... Is one of the hardest things I've ever had to learn to do.
We live in a society that values "Instant Gratification" over Genuine Connection.
When I start to get comfortable, I lose sight of what's outside of the box. Outside of my comfort zone... I lose sight of whats MINE, for the taking.
For years, I have been choosing other's needs above my own, hoping, praying, (internal monologues- comes to mind) Trying to justify; how my actions and unconditional love, have not gotten me the results I thought they would, (Was it really unconditional?) or trying to rationalize why people are acting some kind of way...
Maybe, I just ready to accept and love myself for all of the bad & the ugly. &&& Imperfect, that I am.
"God Loves Ugly." - Hmnnnn, Yes; We are ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS.
No One is PERFECT. (We're all fighting silent battles...)
- PROGRESS - NOT PERFECTION -
I was always Striving for Perfection; and ALWAYS FALLING SHORT.
Thats just not for me anymore. Either it's for Us, ~ the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between... or it's NOT.
The Scales are SHIFTING, and I'm putting myself first now.
YOU CANNOT POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP.