“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.”
-Brené Brown
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Self-love, conjures up many emotions positive and negative. If someone asked, “Do you love yourself?” Many, without thought or hesitation would reply, yes. But what does self-love mean?
self-love /noun/
an appreciation of one's own worth or virtue
proper regard for and attention to one's own happiness or well-being
This morning, the opening line of one of my favorite devotionals read: (from Iyanla Vanzant's Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind)
I open my heart and mind to be aware I am constantly setting standards for how others will see me and treat me.
What standards are you setting for how others see you and treat you? Think about that for a moment...
“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” —Rupi Kaur
From Iyanla Vanzant’s Acts of Faith:
When you set yourself up to be an anchor for everybody else, you jump ship on yourself!
The need to be needed, the illusion that without us things would not get done, is actually the way we escape ourselves.
“Talk to yourself like someone you love.” —Brené Brown
Today’s Affirmation: ( from Iyanla Vanzant’s book, Until Today)
I am devoted to becoming more aware of how I am with myself!
What are you willing to do for self? Without guilt, explanation, or apology ...
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
Vanzant, Iyanla; Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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