I pledge to be kind to myself, do you?
We are always taught to be kind to others and to the world around us. But, I keep thinking how my life would be different if I was taught as a child to be kind to myself.

After almost 40 years, I have realized that what I clearly lack is being kind to myself. I have blamed myself for a difficult childhood, for failed relationships, for failed jobs and for all the wrongs that could have been right. I have been loathing in guilt, fear and self beating.

I wish if I had shown even half the kindness that I have shown others, forgiven them so easily and been empathetic, I would be in a different positive headspace.

Life is hard, relationships are harder, loss is inevitable but it is never too late to realize to be kind to yourself. We all are human beings and we are not anywhere near perfect nor ever will be.

Show yourself the same kindness you would to your loved ones. Its never too late to tell yourself that kindness to yourself goes a long way.

As we step into 2021, I am committed to practicing this consciously everyday. I pledge to be kind to myself more often than being my own harshest critic. If you are reading this, I hope you do too.

“Be kind to your body, gentle with your mind and patient with your heart. Stay true to your spirit, cherish your soul and never doubt yourself. You are still becoming, my love, and there is no one more deserving of the nurturing grace of your love.”

― Becca Lee

“Be nice to yourself… It’s hard to be happy when someone is mean to you all the time.”

― Christine Arylo

“Go above and beyond for yourself! You do it for family, friends, and colleagues, but don’t forget about YOU. It’s important to include yourself… You are worthy of your own kindness, too!”

― Stephanie Lahart
['Angel Sara']
['Love Yourself', 'Being Kind', 'Empathy', 'Kind', 'Forgive Yourself']