When was the last time you took the time to really stop and honour someone, something or even better yourself?
We live in an incredibly busy, often non connected world. Yes, I recognize that we have the internet, cell phones, texting, email, all the technological advantages of the times, which offer the perception of connection. Yet, in reality are we really more connected to one another or better able to be disconnected with ourselves and others? Have our lives & relationships been enriched through personal connection or less so with all of this?
I am no different than anyone else out there living their life each and everyday, choosing to be the best person I can be. I am busy, actually, really quite a master at keeping myself busy. I carry a cell phone/blackberry with me most everywhere I go. I check my email regularly, often several times a day. I love my ITouch. I go to the gym regularly and always have my headset with me. Am I more connected? Am I honouring myself or others?
The past bit, I have been busy, genuinely busy. In this busyness, I have not had the same opportunity and access to the above mentioned. You know what, I have to say, that I truly feel I have been far more connected, connected on a personal level, not only with myself, but with others as well. In recognizing this, what I have come to realize for me, is that when I am living my life fully, in my own skin, doing what is true to me, I am actually honouring myself and others. It not only feels great, it is absolutely amazing what the Universe sends back!
When was the last time you took the time to check in with yourself? Truly honoured yourself? Are you living your life from a place worthy of your own recognition, honour and celebration? I encourage you to try it, you just might like it. When we look after ourselves, truly honour ourselves, it can't help but spill over into the rest of our world.
Insist on yourself. Never imitate.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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