Are You A Good Person?
Something I’ve realized as of late is that I might actually be a good person. It may seem kinda crazy that this is a recent realization, but there’s a big difference between knowing you’re a good person in your head and knowing it in your heart. I’ve always believed it in my head, but in order to realize it in my heart I had to learn to like myself. Yup, Mr. Life Coach Guy is just now starting to like himself. Obviously there are parts of myself that I’ve always liked, but there have also been parts that I didn’t. I don’t even think I fully understood how much I disliked those things about myself. It’s like coming out of the closet… again.
This is what I’m learning to appreciate: I’m nerdy, I’m quirky, kind of a loner, a bit awkward, meticulous, demanding, blunt, and I say off-color things sometimes (though I did kinda like that part of myself already). But, just because I’m learning to appreciate these parts of myself, doesn’t mean that I don’t still need to temper them. What it means is that I’m accepting these qualities instead of judging myself for them. It also means that I am surrounding myself with people who can accept these qualities too. It’s ok if I annoy people sometimes (though that clearly never happens), because I can’t be anybody other than who I am.
What’s interesting about liking myself more is that I also see more of the good parts shining through. I find myself being more generous, kind, open, and even more trusting. Of course I still have days when I don’t feel like much of a rockstar. In fact, I just had a couple of those days last week. (Apologies to those who had to bear witness.) But, as I keep learning to like myself or, dare I say, love myself, I have to ask, “Would you talk to or treat other people the way you treat yourself? Would you treat a child that way? Would you tell them they’re stupid or fat or ugly? Would you deny them healthy food or exercise?” No, because that’s cruel and you’re a better person than that... Right??
Let’s be kind to ourselves this week. Cuz we deserve it.
Gratefully,
Your Self Esteem
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