How to Change - Low Self Esteem

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Permalink Reply by Teri on May 2, 2008 at 1:41am

At a low point in my life someone gave this to me and now, with the deepest love, I pass it on to you. Repeat it often, write it down, read it every time you need to.
Affirm with me now the following words:
"I am blessed beyond measure, because I am loved beyond anything!."
It is true, you are. You have attracted this community into your life and we are all here, and we are One. You are strong and empowered. Love yourself as you are loved.
I share with you also the meaning of the word, Namaste'.

"I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells,
I honor the place in you which is of love and truth,
of light, and of peace.
When you are in that place in you and I am in that
place in me,
we are one."

Namaste',
Teri

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Permalink Reply by GodSent on May 2, 2008 at 1:43am

Im really sorry to hear that its been a difficult year for you so far. Funny you should say this, because my motto is, "This is a good year so far." and I believe that its only going to get better somehow, because its how I feel in my heart. The same feeling that you get when u open up a Christmas Gift, and its something you've always wanted. and you got it. WOW. I try to put myself in the meantality that everyday is Saturday, and I have something to be happy and thankful for. Ive suffered from depression for many years, but my challenging myself and also therapy, Ive learned to recognize when I am getting into that depressed mode, and stop myself in my tracks and change my way of thinking. I Know that if I dont, it will only worsen my day, my week and possibly my interaction with other people also.

I took a piece of paper one day, and drew a circle, and put all the negative self thoughts about myself outside of the circle.. and enclosed all the positive things that i KNEW that I possess inside of the circle, Even the characteristics that id love to possess, i placed them in the circle. and put it up, as a reminder to myself when I wanted to concentrate on bettering myself. It doesnt work all the time, because its natural to be down and out from time to time, but as long as we dont stay there for too long, then we are ok. If we do, that becomes unhealthy, and puts us in a place of being unbalanced in our lives. Just remain faithful, that everything will work itself out, and keep reminding yourself that you are very a valuable commodity in this beautiful universe, because GOD created you in his image. Isnt that incredible when you think about it?

wow. Im thankful.

I hope you feel blessed, and see more positive inclination in your life for this day forth. You will. Just remind yourself that you DESERVE IT...

Be blessed,

~ GodSent

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Permalink Reply by GodSent on May 2, 2008 at 1:47am

aww that was beautiful Teri. I felt blessed reading it as well.

~ GodSent

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Permalink Reply by michael2479 on May 2, 2008 at 7:04am

One idea that I have often heard is that is you want esteem then do esteemable things.

Help someone else or do something courageous and this might cause you to have more esteem

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Permalink Reply by Positive_Intent on May 2, 2008 at 7:10am

Thank you all for your heartfelt words. I have written down some of what you said in your replies to carry with me. That way when I am feeling a little lost or down I can pull them out to remind me that I am a good person and I am here on this earth for a reason. I truly do feel blessed to be a part of this community. God bless you all.

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Permalink Reply by I Surrender This on May 2, 2008 at 9:29am

If you are here on this Earth, then there is a reason. You are on purpose and you HAVE purpose. Your low-self esteem, I imagine, comes from what you percieve "others" have said, or say, or feel about you. Who are those people? What they think does not matter. What matters is the soul of who you are. What matters is YOU!! You are a beloved child of God and nothing you have done or ever will do will change that.

I send you love,
Lisa
I Surrender This

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