~ Be Kind To Thyself ~

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,
and, do unto YOURSELF as you do unto others."

It's amazing to me how fast the days pass by.  And with it - pretty much the same routine over and over again ... getting caught up in the whirlwind of it all, and forgetting a very important thing ... YOU!

Yesterday - I was reminded just how great it felt to relish in a little bit of kindness to thyself - as I took time out during this Spring Break, and went to lunch with my daughter - then we layed out under the very warm and amazing sun that is coming out of hybernation with Spring awakening.  We then treated ourselves to pedicures right here in the comfort of home and finished with movies.  Ahhhhh .... what a perfect day.  My soul was filled.

"Being kind to yourself means getting your needs met, being gentle with yourself instead of critical when you feel you’re not performing at your best, forgiving yourself when the need arises instead of beating yourself up. When you get into the habit of treating yourself with kindness, it becomes much easier to extend that consideration and behaviour to others."

No matter what is going on in your life today - be kind to thyself!!  Find something that you can treat yourself to.  It doesn't have to be anything extraordinary - as I've said before sometimes the simplest of things matter the most ... just like what I did yesterday.  Simple yet fulfilling.  Stop and sit on a bench for a moment and breathe.  Take yourself on a much deserved walk.  Listen to your favorite music while sitting out under the warm glorious sun.  Treat yourself to your favorite treat!  Watch a movie - read a book.  Forgive yourself.  Let go of self criticism. Remember - YOU are the only one that can take the initiative and take care of YOU!  And no matter what the world or those around you are saying - ignore the voices and repeat after me:
"I DESERVE IT!"  : )

p.s.... If you don't remember how to be kind to yourself because you are so busy being kind to everyone else ... here's a short list that might spark something for you today!  And more great ideas! But the key is to LET GO of whatever guilt you are holding on to and DO IT for yourself!  : )