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Saturday, March 10, 2018


"You've been criticizing yourself for
years and it hasn't worked.
Try approving of yourself and see what happens."

Louise Hay

34 comments:

  1. I like the way Louise Hay thinks. Let's give it a try!

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    1. And Dianna....your sweet note about Pepper came in the mail.
      Thank you so much. Seriously. I appreciated that a lot. :)

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    2. You are so welcome, Friend. I know how my heart hurt when we lost our Border Collie and I just wanted to offer a bit of comfort. xo

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  2. Don’t criticise yourself. It never helps. And try not to criticise others. That doesn’t work well either!
    However, let’s be honest here; I am one of the untidiest people in the world. That’s not criticism that’s honesty. And I try to live with untidiness. Most of the time it’s OK. The Chef says it’s fine. I don’t know Louise Hay but I’ll take the Chef's advice.

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    1. If you think it's find and the Chef thinks it's fine, then it's fine! haha.

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    2. Honestly I think I’d prefer to be tidy

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  3. So very true Betsy. I've gone down that road, and found it to be a dead end of sadness. If God made us in his image...and cares for the birds of the air...then I have to believe I am valuable. Thanks for a good word of encouragement this morning. Hugs.

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    1. So very true. We can be so hard on ourselves, only seeing our flaws or believing the negative
      things others would have you believe. It's a deep pit to crawl out of if you've been there for years.
      We all need to be kinder to ourselves, I think!

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  4. Nice quote, never heard it before. But... WTD is up with the shape of that coffee mug?!?

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    1. It's just your eyes, David. haha.

      No, it's Rae Dunn pottery. Hand thrown and left asymmetrical on purpose.

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  5. Hmm my ocd has a bit of a fit
    That isn't so round where you sit
    Can I approve of my ocd doing that?
    Good quote for any blog mat

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    1. My ocd doesn't mind that mug
      Looks like someone gave it a really big hug. lol.

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  6. Hi Betsy - sadly so true for many of us ... yet we all know we're perfectly good and able to cope. It's when we need to be gracious as we adjust in life ... then accept gracefully ... I reckon you be doing pretty well!! Life can knock us though ... yet we know we're lucky ... keep the positivity forward facing ... take care - cheers Hilary

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    1. Positive thoughts are always the way to go! I think we forget that sometimes!

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  7. I agree. I believe we are harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else!
    PS - I like that mug!

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    1. Yes, that is very true. But occasionally someone toxic can get into your head
      and after years of it you start to believe it!
      Thanks about the mug. I have several, and as a coincidence, they have positive
      words on the fronts. :)

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  8. Words of wisdom. I needed to read this and have added the quote to the notes in my phone. Thanks for sharing it, Betsy.

    Marla

    PS - I'm normally reading your blog on my phone....oh technology lol. I pulled out my laptop tonight and I'm glad I did to see this post.

    Marla

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    1. You are absolutely welcome. I posted it for me but knew others might need it, too!

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  9. Nice positive words.
    And yum yum. . :)

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  10. I love Louise Hay. And this one is so true, I think especially for us women ... time to change the way we think! ;-)

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    1. I'm not familiar with her but I sure liked this one!

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  11. ps: you can get her quotes on IG :-)

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    1. wonderful...thanks for letting me know that! I'll follow her for sure! :)

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  12. I like that Betsy!! I need to try it.

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  13. I'm pretty good about not criticizing myself. I had the right role models I guess. But we can all succumb a little from time to time. Hugs to you. (((((xo)))))

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    1. Very good advice...posted it for myself really. haha.

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  15. It's hard to not criticise ourselves :( But I'm trying to stop it too. Maybe one day I'll win :P

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    1. I think we all need a reminder occasionally. :)

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