I never liked homework.
However, this time I felt that it was important to take on this assignment. I knew it would be challenging because it's a topic I never think or talk about. Now that I reflect on it, it makes me sort of sad that I don't think about this ever... or often.
Write 10 things that you love about yourself.
To be honest, once I started writing, it didn't take me long to come up with ten things I loved about myself - and for that I am grateful it wasn't hard for me. It told me that despite all my challenges, my feelings about who I am as a person are positive. As a matter of fact, that's number 11 - I love how optimistic I am! Okay, here is the full list.
1. I love that I have overcome many adversities.
2. I love my capacity for loving and helping people.
3. I love what I can accomplish when I am inspired.
4. I love that I am an animal advocate.
5. I love my ability to connect people.
6. I love my ability to find opportunities for other people.
7. I love my ability to network despite my introverted personality.
8. I love that I'm teaching myself how to cook and eat healthier.
9. I love my hair.
10. I love how I can get along with almost anyone.
I really enjoyed this exercise and I think I will continue to write them down as they come to me. It's important that one love themselves because that is where the love for others grows. Reminds me of a song I used to sing:
"Birdhouse In Your Soul"
They Might Be Giants
I'm your only friend
I'm not your only friend
But I'm a little glowing friend
But really I'm not actually your friend
But I am
...and while you're at it
keep the nightlight on inside the
birdhouse in your soul
