Life is full of pain, struggles, trials, and hardships. It is inescapable. But can we do something about it?
Maybe sometimes you feel your condition is just hopeless. You feel and think you cannot get away from your situation?
Have you ever thought and felt about these?
“I feel I am too old for that”.
“I feel like I do not belong”.
“I am such a failure”.
“No one will notice me”.
“I am not important”.
“I am not good”.
“I cannot do it”.
“I am always wrong”.
“I cannot make things perfectly”.
“It is too late for me”.
“I have nothing to contribute”.
“I did not pass the exam”.
“I will not make it”.
“I am not enough”.
“I cannot forget my painful stories”.
“I will not achieve my goals”.
“I am not as beautiful and sexy as her“.
“She/He is better than me”.
“I am not as rich as them”.
Is this you sometimes?
Do you feel sometimes that you do not want yourself?
Do you feel sometimes that you are burnt out with your life?
Do not be! Why?
I have seen many people face tough situations with strength and courage. Despite the challenges, they find beauty in life and inspire others. Their determination to make a positive impact is truly remarkable.
Let me take you on an astonishing journey into the incredible life of Muniba Mazari. Picture a woman in a wheelchair, her spirit radiating with unwavering strength and determination. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, she fearlessly embraces her situation. In the aftermath of a devastating car accident, Muniba not only grapples with the reality of never walking again but also endures the heartbreak of her husband’s betrayal. In the face of these adversities, Muniba rises like a true warrior, defying all odds as she crafts a new path for herself, powered by her unyielding passion and resilience. Her story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, a reminder that setbacks can be transformed into the fuel that propels us towards unimaginable heights.
Fortunately for you, if you’re not in her situation, you have the advantage of being able to simply change your mindset. However, for her, it’s not just a matter of shifting her perspective, but rather liberating herself from her current circumstances.
How can you live a life full of freedom? How can you love yourself freely? So that you can have lasting happiness in your life?
But, know this! We are humans, mistakes set upon our eyes that we cannot leave the reality, we have feelings and thoughts that kept on running through our mind.
Can we do something about it?
Sometimes it is hard to say I love myself!
If you do not truly accept who and what you are!
Here are some main reasons why it is hard for you to accept yourself:
- Because you are afraid to see the real you.
- Because you actively judged yourself.
- Because you are frightened of what might others tell you if you show the real you.
- You do not want others to see your imperfections.
- You believed it will create an image that others would not accept or would not like.
Do you agree that you are not what you are with what you think of yourself?
Sometimes, we need to watch out for that thoughts, because:
Thoughts become words. Your words become actions. Actions become habits. Habits become character and character becomes your destiny.
So, we need to filter these thoughts. According to Philippians 4:8
And now dear, brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, and right and pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8
As you can see from Psalm 139:
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
God made us!
So, keep on thinking this on your mind.
You are beautiful!
You are fearfully and wonderfully made!
You are great!
So, why try to please others? If God created you wonderfully, fearfully, greatly, and uniquely made!
So, in that case, you do not need to worry, what other people might tell you, be the light in yourself because no matter what happens, God will accept you. He will not reject you! He always has a good opinion of you.
Now, here are some tips for you to love yourself absolutely from Louise Hay.
- You should not criticize yourself.
- Stop scaring or frightening yourself.
- Be patient, kind, and gentle to yourself. All are worth loving.
- Try to meditate and relax.
- Praise and affirm yourself.
- Support yourself.
- Be loving to your negatives.
- Take care of your body.
- Approve yourself. Face the mirror honestly but lovingly.
- Last but not the least, always be grateful, be thankful! This is one of the secrets of people who are successful in life.
All in all, life is all about acceptance. As written by theologian American Reinhold Niebuhr, the serenity prayer:
Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
To change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Part of self-love is to accept ourselves. When you are to love yourself, it is imperative to recognize first yourself for who you truly are. Because without accepting the real you, you will not find real happiness, success, and a life of freedom.
Self-acceptance is hard, it can only be done by continuously practicing those given tips above when you encounter thoughts that are negative about yourself. Be able to screen, evaluate and alter with positive thoughts.
Therefore, freedom, happiness, and success begin within you. Love yourself through accepting who you are! You cannot love yourself unless you truly understand it. Remember this, my friend, self-love begins at self-acceptance.
The question is: Are you ready to explore yourself and begin the stage of self-love?
Is there something bothering you to truly accept yourself? Are you finding it hard to accept yourself as you are? If there is, you can message me through my e-mail, hope I can help you go through with your life.
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