Most of our social communication is sales work,
as we try to impress others and promote ourselves.
Today, I will take a break from trying to sell myself.
Instead of trying to impress others, I will honestly
express who I am. Instead of trying so hard
to promote myself, I will just be myself.
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Self promotion
Posted in Self promotion, tagged impressing others, life, self expression, self promotion on June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Appreciation
Posted in Appreciation, Awakenings, tagged Add new tag, appreciation, life on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I look at my hands.
Oh, how I take you for granted!
How many things I take for granted.
Today, I will become aware of what serves me
without asking to be noticed. I will make a shrine
with many glowing candles of appreciation.
Oh, feet, I acknowledge you as well.
You are so wonderful [...]
Honoring your gifts
Posted in Awakenings, Honoring your gifts, tagged Add new tag, freedom, life, self esteem, self-respect on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When we quit trying so hard to impress others,
we suddenly find the freedom to discover our value.
Today, I will impress myself by noticing my good
qualities. As I honor those gifts, I will discover
how valuable I am. At that moment, I will
become my best friend. As my best
friend, I will give myself a [...]
Building community
Posted in Awakenings, Building community, tagged creating community, harmonious relationships, life on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Building communities is a form of public art.
It arises from the desire of people to have deeper
and more harmonious relationships with each other.
Today, I will consider how I could become more of a catalyst for creating this unique art form, perhaps
within my family, school, neighborhood, place of
worship, or among my co-workers and friends.
I [...]
