I don't watch a lot of television, but we recently got DVR and I have started recording a number of programs I wished that I could watch. Those nights that I can't sleep or just need to veg, I can choose from a list of programs that I always wanted to get into. The other night I was in one of those veg modes and sat down to watch Private Practice. I mean, it is a spin off from Grey's Anatomy and I have always been a big Grey's fan.
Well the episode of Private Practice the other night was hotter than anything McSteamy or McDreamy have every done. I was glued to the tv....actually riveted by what I was watching. Even if you have never watched this show, you will want to catch this episode. You can see the full episode of this particular show at ABC. Just to give you an idea of what was going on....Dell, who manages the doctor's practice gives a poignant, beautiful speech about how he feels about one of the women in the practice. You can't help but getting lost in this speech, wishing that someone felt about you what he feels about this woman. That's what got me to thinking.....why can't we feel about ourselves the way he feels about her.
So, I sat down and I wrote myself a love letter. No, this isn't egotistical or narcissistic. Why can't we love ourselves. Why can't we spend some time looking at our personalities, our appearance and our interaction with others just like a lover would. When we do this, why don't we say, "Yes, I am a fabulous woman with so very much to offer and I am glad to know myself." I thought I would share a little bit of my letter with you because it made me feel great about myself. So, here goes:
"Dear Gini,
You have such a beautiful spirit. I see that you embrace life and all that it has to give with total abandon. I love that you are willing to try anything and that even when you are afraid, you can push through and look at something as an adventure. It means a lot that you don't worry about what people think and you get the most out of your life. It gives me pleasure to be a part of this amazing person."
It is so hard to sit down and write nice things about ourselves. We have been trained to be modest and to not brag. Therefore, when we have to talk about ourselves or write something loving to ourselves, it is a chore. But why should it be? When we are asked to write a reference letter or we send a friend a heartfelt note for something that they have done, we are not as uncomfortable as when we love ourselves. Here is what I would challenge you to do. Think of your special characteristics, talents, spirit or appearance....really anything that makes you the person that you are. Think about these things as if they are another person. Get outside of yourself and see you the way that others may see you. Don't force yourself to write a long soliloquy. Just let your thoughts flow, stay positive and enjoy seeing the beauty in yourself!!
Well the episode of Private Practice the other night was hotter than anything McSteamy or McDreamy have every done. I was glued to the tv....actually riveted by what I was watching. Even if you have never watched this show, you will want to catch this episode. You can see the full episode of this particular show at ABC. Just to give you an idea of what was going on....Dell, who manages the doctor's practice gives a poignant, beautiful speech about how he feels about one of the women in the practice. You can't help but getting lost in this speech, wishing that someone felt about you what he feels about this woman. That's what got me to thinking.....why can't we feel about ourselves the way he feels about her.So, I sat down and I wrote myself a love letter. No, this isn't egotistical or narcissistic. Why can't we love ourselves. Why can't we spend some time looking at our personalities, our appearance and our interaction with others just like a lover would. When we do this, why don't we say, "Yes, I am a fabulous woman with so very much to offer and I am glad to know myself." I thought I would share a little bit of my letter with you because it made me feel great about myself. So, here goes:
"Dear Gini,
You have such a beautiful spirit. I see that you embrace life and all that it has to give with total abandon. I love that you are willing to try anything and that even when you are afraid, you can push through and look at something as an adventure. It means a lot that you don't worry about what people think and you get the most out of your life. It gives me pleasure to be a part of this amazing person."
It is so hard to sit down and write nice things about ourselves. We have been trained to be modest and to not brag. Therefore, when we have to talk about ourselves or write something loving to ourselves, it is a chore. But why should it be? When we are asked to write a reference letter or we send a friend a heartfelt note for something that they have done, we are not as uncomfortable as when we love ourselves. Here is what I would challenge you to do. Think of your special characteristics, talents, spirit or appearance....really anything that makes you the person that you are. Think about these things as if they are another person. Get outside of yourself and see you the way that others may see you. Don't force yourself to write a long soliloquy. Just let your thoughts flow, stay positive and enjoy seeing the beauty in yourself!!
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