A reminder for all of us who are working on self observation and dealing with our inner critic.
Be gentle with yourself on this part of the journey.
Self-Observation Without Judgment
Release the harsh and pointed inner voice.
It’s just a throwback to the past,
and holds no truth about this moment.
Let go of self-judgment, the old,
learned ways of beating yourself up
for each imagined inadequacy.
Allow the dialogue within the mind
to grow friendlier, and quiet.
Shift out of inner criticism and life
suddenly looks very different.
I can say this only because I make
the choice a hundred times a day to release the voice that refuses to
acknowledge the real me.
What’s needed here isn’t more prodding toward perfection, but
intimacy – seeing clearly, and embracing what I see.
Love, not judgment, sows the
seeds of tranquility and change.
Danna Faulds from “One Soul”
The last line will be with me all day 🙂
Thanks for sharing these beautiful words, a lovely start to my day!
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Feel the love today Suz!
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Thank you for this loving and wise reminder Val. Have a beautiful, lovingly self-caring day.
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Thank you Louise for your kind words ❤
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This will stay with me – and when I forget, I will refer back…Thank you Val!
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Thank you Mimi. So glad it resonated. xo
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Yes! “When we have conquered the enemy within . . . there are no enemies left to conquer.”
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… and we can relax and be our authentic selves! Thanks Nancy:)
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As soon as I read it I told my self – that last line – carry it with you. And then I read your comment! 🙂 I will deal with myself with love.
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Carry it with you always Kate 🙂
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Just read those words from Danna aloud out to Jeannie. As so often in life, the truth is clear when we have our eyes opened! Val, would love to republish your post over on Learning from Dogs.
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Thank you for your kind words Paul. Please re-post…. Its a lovely share. Thank you!
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Yes, my friend. One hundred times a day. Apply love liberally.
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Like olive oil on a fresh salad and sunscreen on a hot summers day…. I hear you Tree 🙂
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Beautiful! ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you Diana. I agree. Love Danna Faulds work 🙂
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yes indeed,but the habit energy to judge oneself is very strong, not to do so iis as they say ‘a work in progress’.
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Thanks Chris for adding to the conversation. Its a real practice to undo so many years of conditioning!
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Thanks for this insightful poem. I LOVE the photo.
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Love that you love it Elizabeth! Thank you.
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Thank you, Val, for sowing serenity, wisdom, and acceptance here.
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Thank you Ann for sharing your seeds of appreciation. xo
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“What’s needed here isn’t more prodding toward perfection, but
intimacy – seeing clearly, and embracing what I see.” Beautiful sentence Val.
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I agree Don. Thank you!
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I’m definitely a student on this one. The last line is truly worth embracing.
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As they say … Love is the answer Tiny!
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Perfectly on point! Thanks, Val!
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Thank you Eliza!
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Ah! Val…this couldn’t be more timely as yesterday was a rather awful day where I heard that voice over and over. I tried so hard to silence it…I was not successful…but I WILL BE TODAY!! 😉 Thank you for the wonderful, positive, much needed message!! <3. I send you many blessings ❤
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May love and compassion be with you today Lorrie ❤
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Val, I just had to come over and tell you how much I enjoyed this post… and it came as another reminder for me to stop that inner criticism.. And your post acted as yet another ‘Sign’ for me this week..
Love and Blessings and you have a wonderful blog..
Sue x
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Sue, Its lovely to have you here. Thank you for your kind and supportive words … and the follow!
I look forward to connecting and exploring more together.
Val xo
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Likewise Val.. I see you all over where ever I go 🙂 and your blog is very inspirational.. As soon as I catch up properly due to some Me time.. I hope to explore your blog in more depth..
Enjoy your weekend.. 🙂 Sue
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Thanks Sue – you too 🙂
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Reblogged this on Sorta Zen and commented:
LOVING THIS!
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Thank you!
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