"Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens"

What are your favorite things?  Do you surround yourself with them?  If not, why not?  Are you able to nurture yourself without guilt?  

Some people feel guilty for nurturing themselves.  If you are hearing the voice of someone in your head right now telling you not to be selfish, remember the analogy to putting on your oxygen mask first, before you help people who are dependent on you.

 

The better you feel, the more you have to give, I promise:  more energy, more ideas, more love, and who doesn't want that?  What makes you say "yum" when you enjoy it?  Add more of that to your life today!  The brilliance of the world is that we all have a different list of things we love.  The perplexing part of the world is that some of us believe we shouldn't nurture or love ourselves.

We can find beautiful things at the dollar store if we can't find the money to go to the mall.  Have you checked the resale shops in your area?  Mine have wonderful treasures.  When I buy something there, it feels good, without guilt.

We talked about clothing and accessory swaps before.  What about decorating swaps or a painting party to add a new coat of paint to an old piece of furniture?  I had a piece of furniture I had been trying to give away that someone suggested painting; now it's a favorite piece!

We can indulge our senses without overspending or overeating.  Our minds react to all expressions of beauty and pleasure.  I love being warm, so I buy thick, cozy socks.  When I had kids, I bought a bathroom heater for their bathroom so they would feel warm during our midwest winters, then I bought one for myself, too:)  I love convenient reading, so I belong to Amazon Kindle Unlimited.  "Unlimited" even sounds indulgent!!

We put a gas starter in our fireplace for easy, effortless fires.  I LOVE my morning coffee so I bought an expensive, weighty mug with an inspiring message to add tactile and emotional pleasure.  I purchased 25+ hearts and put them in a heart shaped bowl on the table where I write to remind me to love myself.  I save heartfelt emails in a special folder for when I receive a negative feedback, to reinforce the knowledge that people appreciate me.

You can do it, too!!  Most of these are low-cost, high-impact ideas.  Make your list, indulge, and release any residual guilt!!  You deserve it!

xo

Conni

Today's Mantra:  I will make my list of my favorite things and surround myself with them!!

Mantra for Every Day: I choose to send love to all; receiving love back multiplied in infinite proportions, creating and nurturing pathways of love.