a message from Stefanie Miller / A Magical World

Thursday, 5 August, 2010 

 

Of course it is very important for us to take good care of ourselves by eating healthy, being active and getting enough sleep, yet we also need to be loving to ourselves regardless of the weight on the scale or the way we look in the mirror. Our bodies go through changes at various points in our lives and due to issues we are dealing with. Loving ourselves isn’t dependent on achieving some type of perfection. True beauty is not skin deep.

We identify our worth through the personality body with the many identifying roles we hold. Many individuals identify their worth through accomplishments in their career and financial status. In this economy as people are losing their jobs they are struggling with their identity and self worth. Parents with young children identify their worth through raising their children and find identity in their children’s achievements and the duties they fulfill as a parent. The empty nest syndrome occurs as our children grow older and no longer need us in the same way they once did. We then need to reconfigure our focus and find interests of our own. There are those who identify their worth with the amount of money they have in the bank and the lifestyle they maintain through the things they acquire. In this economy, when many need to cut back and may see their portfolios dwindling, have an opportunity to reassess where true worth is. Many identify their role through their status in a relationship. We have a tendency to lose our individuality when in a relationship. When a breakup occurs it can be difficult to find our identity as individuals.

It may be time to really look deep to see where we are identifying with our personality body. If we can disassociate our worth with the status quo we can go deep into our core. It sounds easier than it is. It takes mindful practice of not over identifying with the personality body and really monitoring our thought process to make sure we are not losing ourselves in the mundane.

So, I may have a few pimples and some weight gain. I have a son who is growing up and doesn't need me in the same way any longer. I’m at a time and a place in my life where I choose to release my ego. I let go of my expectations and surrender all limitations of who and what I thought I was.

The only way to achieve self-love is to release the ego. Being kind to oneself is so precious. Giving ourselves extra kindness and care as we reprogram our thoughts by making time for plenty of rest and doing things that nourish our body, mind and spirit.

Prayer

Dear God,

I honor who I am. I am good enough. I deeply and completely love and accept myself. I love my body that is my temple and sustains and nourishes me. I surrender and release my ego and any preconceived notions I may hold. I let go of my insecurities and doubts about myself.

In this moment, I ask You to assist me in releasing my ego, which prevents me from loving myself completely. I truly seek peace and Oneness. I truly seek happiness and fulfillment. I know the only way this can be achieved is through self-love and self care.

As I honor myself, I honor You.

And so it is.

Amen.