The song linked under today's image by Clare Cunningham hit me like a pie in the face when I first heard it. "Wake up!" it said. "Where can you take better care of yourself?"
I've been paying attention... as I pay more attention to self-care: cuticles, clean closets, cut-up fruits and veg. When we take good care of ourselves it builds good feelings of self-esteem that spill over into the rest of our lives.
My friend Julie Hughes often ends her letters with the phrase, Take Good Care.
She's exercised her heart so much that it now pumps love and generosity into the world.
Last week Jay Armstrong and I were gifted a One Line, One Love conversation with Julie which will air on February 15.
Today’s Clip2Comic for me illustrates eager anticipation of beach going in the approaching warm weather. Perhaps a smidge too slowly for the energy and enthusiasm of youth?
Self care and care of our surroundings - crumbs from the counters, discarded containers near our driveway - conspire to brighten our sense of being. It seemed that Cal swept the crumbs from the counter in seconds flat. Not an instance of procrastination. How many other of our “nagging tasks” can be done as quickly?
The loving teamwork of youns girls sets a great example. Julie B. Hughs is spot on with her frequent closing remark: Take good care! 😊
Your comment puts me in mind of my hometown. I grew up along the shores of Lake Michigan and have fond beach memories. 😊 Cold, cold water.
I’ve been thinking about the effort we extend to get/own things and how after a time the enthusiasm for them starts to dissipate. We take them for granted and don’t extend necessary care. This happens with people, too? Am I really doing my best?
I keep asking… and when the answer is “yes” the world looks so much better.
Some might argue that self love is required to express love to others. While others contend that self love is the result of first loving others. Act yourself into right thinking? AA BB.
The Beatles sang, All you need is love, All you need is love, All you need is love, love, Love is all you need. Oversimplified? How helpful is overthinking and criticizing?
A note from LoveLetterist:
The song linked under today's image by Clare Cunningham hit me like a pie in the face when I first heard it. "Wake up!" it said. "Where can you take better care of yourself?"
I've been paying attention... as I pay more attention to self-care: cuticles, clean closets, cut-up fruits and veg. When we take good care of ourselves it builds good feelings of self-esteem that spill over into the rest of our lives.
My friend Julie Hughes often ends her letters with the phrase, Take Good Care.
She's exercised her heart so much that it now pumps love and generosity into the world.
Last week Jay Armstrong and I were gifted a One Line, One Love conversation with Julie which will air on February 15.
You can learn more about Julie here:
https://juliebhughes.substack.com
Today’s Clip2Comic for me illustrates eager anticipation of beach going in the approaching warm weather. Perhaps a smidge too slowly for the energy and enthusiasm of youth?
Self care and care of our surroundings - crumbs from the counters, discarded containers near our driveway - conspire to brighten our sense of being. It seemed that Cal swept the crumbs from the counter in seconds flat. Not an instance of procrastination. How many other of our “nagging tasks” can be done as quickly?
The loving teamwork of youns girls sets a great example. Julie B. Hughs is spot on with her frequent closing remark: Take good care! 😊
Your comment puts me in mind of my hometown. I grew up along the shores of Lake Michigan and have fond beach memories. 😊 Cold, cold water.
I’ve been thinking about the effort we extend to get/own things and how after a time the enthusiasm for them starts to dissipate. We take them for granted and don’t extend necessary care. This happens with people, too? Am I really doing my best?
I keep asking… and when the answer is “yes” the world looks so much better.
An answer earned!
Some might argue that self love is required to express love to others. While others contend that self love is the result of first loving others. Act yourself into right thinking? AA BB.
The Beatles sang, All you need is love, All you need is love, All you need is love, love, Love is all you need. Oversimplified? How helpful is overthinking and criticizing?
A few years back my email kept receiving emails from Quora with questions about narcissism.
I don’t know if there’s a simple way to say this, but I’m going to try…
There is love of self to impress others… ie: perfect appearance which is often false and shaky?
And there is love of self for self (soul?)? It doesn’t matter what others think. I know myself and am doing the best for myself?
This likely could be stated better or more clearly? The thing is, when we act to improve ourselves — tuned to our inner voice — everything shifts.
You cannot give from an empty vessel. Only from abundance. So overfill your cup and love.
😊