Apr 06 2009
Self Image
Photo courtesy of www.3.bp.blogspot.com
I’m not using a quote or poem today because the photo says it all. What matters is what we think and how we see ourselves.
Have you ever noticed when being in a social situation where you are meeting people for the first time they always ask “so what do you do?” Then they automatically base their opinions of you on what you do for a living. And, we all do this. We all ask that question. We unfortunately are not what we do for a living unless of course we are making a living doing what we love to do. If you love to play guitar on weekends yet work 40+ hours a week at a job you hate only to collect your paycheck and benefits, is that who you really are?
We have to look deep inside to our soul. We have to connect with our inner most feelings and passions because that is who we really are. Money and material things do not make us who we are. Yet, we inevitably work and live for money and material things. It is a vicious circle. When we realize and see ourselves for the person we are inside our spirit, only then can we see our true self image.
What other people see based on what we do and how we look is meaningless. It’s what we see inside that makes all the difference.
Here are some suggestions:
1. If we think we are not good enough, that is what we will manifest in our life. It’s what we see inside and embrace with our heart that tells us we are unique and loving.
2. Stay away from those who constantly gossip and judge. When you participate in these negative energies your self image is at an all time low.
3. Be happy about and grateful for what you have in your life. Do not look for material sources to fill your life. Only your passionate spirit can fill you.
4. Ignore criticism. Criticism is born of negativity and should not be acknowledged.
Right on! It’s a part of what is not taught in schools … instead they are too busy Indoctrinating children rather than teaching children to learn how to think for themselves. (I spent 10 years on a school board.)
All great suggestions, and food for thoughts..
It is often very hard, depending on where you live and work, to acknowledge to anyone but yourself who you REALLY are and to share your inner self and your thoughts and passions. Certainly,
growing up in the South did not encourage that. Choosing nursing as a profession did not either. Thankfully, writing poetry helps express my innermost thoughts and passions and some of it comes out on my eyes - and in my eyes.
Occasionally, we find another who looks right into our souls and see our true selves and that, indeed, is a cosmic experience.
rainfield, yes and a rare art form at that.
joetheartist, thanks so much for your input.
Ratty, Exactly how I feel. Thanks.
icy - Thanks so much for always being here.
Carmen - Eloquently said, as always. Thx.
Thanks for your wonderful thoughts. By the way I need to improve on my self image. Also how do you integrate the social bookmarking at the bottom of your posts? Now with everything changing I need to focus on social bookmarking.