I keep expecting more from myself;
it seems I am not evolved enough.
Then I end up feeling disappointed.
What if there were another way?
What if I could look at myself
and apply the balm of compassion?
What if I could accept my shortcomings
and invite myself to make small shifts
according to what is realistic
in this day to day adventure of life?
What sounds better—
self-denigration
or self-love?
And what will lead to a better outcome
for myself, my family, my community,
my world?
Which choice will empower me
to look upon others with love,
understanding, patience, compassion?
It seems obvious now, doesn’t it?
Aug18
It always seems easier when we are looking back on it. True change starts within and only then can we exact that change outward. Beautifully said, Lorien 🙂
Yes indeed…hindsight, as they say, is 20/20… perfect vision. I’d love to perfect my present moment vision to avoid creating painful stories. That’s what I’m working toward. ❤
Yes, it is. I believe that is a true sign of human, and personal, development, and is something we should all be striving towards. Happy mid-week 🙂 ❤
I’m with you friend. I wish we were taught self-awareness in school…<3
Me, too, my friend, me, too!
❤ 😀 ❤
❤ 🙂