Hello there …this update is being written after a day to remember! I am particularly grateful to be home after a 10-day journey and a full day of travel, delays and mishaps.
The picture above is of a sunrise in St. Croix – this morning before leaving for home. It’s during that meditative stroll – a gift I gave myself in spite of all the time constraints and flight to catch… sometimes you just have to do what your soul yearns to do. It’s no doubt because I started my day in this way that all the drama and mishaps didn’t penetrate and disrupt my peace.
So… let us move on to Day 6:
On day 6 of our wonderful giving journey, let us focus again on the foundation of our giving…our very own heart. Give yourself a day of compassion When you make a mistake react as if the person making the mistake is someone you love, respect and admire tremendously OR a person you are meeting for the first time and they will be making a major decision about your life (like a job, opportunity, etc.).
You know how we tend to let these people get away with more. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we treated our self like we treat those we deeply love, respect and admire…or as if we actually hold the key to our deepest joys. It would be wonderful because it is the truth. Go easy on yourself…give love and understanding, be merciful and gracious, treat yourself in the manner you wish to be treated by others.
Speak to yourself with loving kindness, compassion and grace.
Ask yourself – and reflect on this: How is it I will not tolerate – and even if I do, the offense is still felt – people speaking to me the way I speak to myself?
Change this today – give yourself a gift of compassion and bask in the glow of your love and respect for who you are. Only speak love!
Have a joy-filled day!
Julette Millien
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