R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me.

April 12, 2012

I have been thinking about your post about the self respect. I can

identify with it completely.

Respect... I think that is what it all comes down to. I think respect

for self is synonymous with self love. You have to honor something to

respect it. I think they go hand in hand. Really that is probably why

we are all in this journey together, is learning how to love, respect

and honor ourselves. But what does that mean exactly for me? Hmmmm.

It means:

Checking in with myself and asking myself do I need another portion of

that food or am I satisfied?

Looking in the mirror and saying I love myself, sure I have a lot of

pounds to lose but that is okay. I love an honor the journey of it all.

Not berating myself for mistakes I make but rather saying, okay you made

a mistake, make amends and move on.

When someone gives me love and or kindness, that I can accept, feel it

and honor it and know that I deserve it.

That I can reach out for what my needs are, whether it is to find

meaningful relationships, support, guidance, whatever.

Studying this book and any other book that will help me on my journey.

Doing for myself like I would do for others.

I need to put this on my fridge. Along with a sign in red that says

" You love yourself " .

April 12, 2012

Thanks for breaking that down for all of us, Lori. I know that we hear and read

that we have to love/respect ourselves, but it's hard to think of concrete

actions to take--or give up, in some cases.Â I, too, am going to print and post

this and read it at least once a day. We never forget to look for the flaws in

the mirror and relive past errors. We all need to make these new mental and

emotional habits.

Marcia

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