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10 Simple Ways to Honor Your Uniqueness
by Julie Jordan Scott
One message we hear from the time we are children is that it is better
to give than receive. It is best to be humble. It is best to not shine a
light on ourselves.
True, and not so true. We also need to recognize that, until we honor
ourselves with love and compassion, we will not be able to give fully to
another, or shine the light on another - nor will we truly understand
humility.
These simply steps will take you on a path to honoring your uniqueness
every day. Use them as a way to see how you are doing. Celebrate what is
working, and choose to make adjustments where there is adjustment
necessary.
1. Take time for quiet daily. Yes, there is much that needs to get done.
Once you maintain a habit of being quiet either to contemplate, pray, or
meditate, you will be amazed how much more efficiently you will perform
your tasks, duties and projects.
2. Treat yourself with as much care, if not more, than you treat others.
Love and nurture yourself as you love and nurture those around you OR as
you would LIKE to nurture those around you. Once you master caring for
yourself, caring for others will become effortless and spring from the
heart instead of from duty.
3. Accept compliments from others with grace. Never, ever disrespect the
person you are complimenting by disregarding or negating their
compliment. Instead, accept it as you would a treasure box or a
long-awaited gift. Be grateful they can see something extra special
about you!
4. Spend time investing in and cultivating close friendships.
Incorporate friend-building activities into your daily routine. Exercise
with a friend, share meals together, keep in touch with a brief email or
10 minute daily phone call. (Time the call and KEEP the appointment.)
5. Surround yourself with beauty. Honor your home by decorating as a way
to express who you are at your core. If you are bold, use bold colors
and accessories. Light scented candles, listen to music you love, use
soaps that are lathery and smell great. Go for the multi-sensory
approach.
6. Give joyfully and receive with open arms. Recognize that giving and
receiving are on the same continuum and not separate at all! Learning to
give completely translates into receiving more than you could ever plan
or expect to receive. The results take care of themselves.
7. Become a part of a larger community. This may mean a mastermind group
or it may be a circle of friends or a book discussion group. Connect
yourself with people who share your interests, goals and vision for the
world. Synergy will empower you incredibly when you join in a community
where you can equally give and receive on a very regular basis.
8. Mentor someone simply for the pleasure of observing and becoming
involved in their growth. Invite someone who does not have the same
level as skills as you do along for the ride with you. Listen to their
input and see what you can create together. Chances are you will learn a
lot from them (and vice versa!) creating both a Win/Win situation as
well as learning about your own strengths and weaknesses in the process.
9. Live a purposeful, vision, values, cause-oriented life. Recognize and
embrace that you are creating your life as a masterful artist each and
every day. You can choose each day whether you want to simply let life
happen each day or if you want to create it fully. Choose the latter.
10. Love yourself with all your heart, soul, and strength without
attachment to what you are achieving in your life today. Be
compassionate and understanding while also standing firm in the
knowledge that you are both incredibly unique and incredibly capable.
When you can master this balance, being attached to your outcomes is not
an issue because you will be achieving outcomes beyond your own
imagination. You will be so magnetic you will wonder where YOU have been
all this time! The answer? You are RIGHT there, ready and waiting to
follow these simple principles.
Live with Passion. Today.
Copyright 2001 by Julie Jordan Scott.
Julie Jordan Scott is the Creative Director of 5Passions.com Transform
Your Life, Transform Your World. Creative Passion Resources for You to
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