Appreciation

by Liza on February 1, 2012

Louise Hay says, “Praise yourself as much as you can…The love in our lives begins with us…Loving yourself will help heal this planet.”

Today is the third day of the Season for Peace and Nonviolence and the practice for today is appreciation.  To put this practice into action, you are asked to make a list of 10 things you appreciate about yourself and then read them aloud.  In doing this exercise I felt invigorated and realized that the things I appreciate about myself are within all of us, even if we are not always aware of them.     I wanted to share my list that it may inspire you to make one of your own.

10 things I appreciate about myself

  1. Durability – I cannot be broken
  2. My desire to be a good, kind person
  3. My seeking spirit
  4. My commitment to myself, my family and my fellows
  5. My love for humanity
  6. My desire to help uplift people
  7. My ability to forgive myself and others
  8. The peace and joy within me
  9. My spirit of service
  10. My openness and desire to learn

Wow, that was awesome!  I also see and appreciate these things in you. Now I hope you will make a list of your own, read it aloud and then post here at least one thing you appreciate about yourself.

In love and service

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The Season for Peace and Nonviolence

by Liza on January 30, 2012

Today is the first day of the Season for Peace and Nonviolence, a movement inspired by the principles practiced and taught by Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez and many others.  These men who dedicated their lives to changing our world through peace and nonviolence were a beacon of light, but it is up to us to carry on their work.  The Season for Peace and Nonviolence, which lasts from January 30th to April 4th, was created by Dr. Arun Ghandi and his wife in observance of the 64 days between the memorials of Mahatma Ghandi & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Each day you are given a personal practice that helps bring about the spirit of these amazing men.  Please check it out at www.64days.org .

Be the change you want to see in the world. –Mahatma Ghandi

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. -Martin Luther King Jr.

By giving our lives, we gain life.  – Cesar Chavez

The practice for today is courage.  Today I will light a candle and accept the courage to share openly and love freely.

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A Birthday Gift

January 23, 2012

I have always wanted to write about my life growing up in a spiritual commune in San Francisco, but I wanted to be able to tell a story that was a force for good, not simply one that shocked or entertained.  I contacted a personal coach late last year who helped me reconnect with my [...]

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