SELF ACCEPTANCE

It is difficult, at times, to acknowledge my own imperfection and vulnerability.  I often make excuses, cover up, and hide moments of inadequacy and shortcoming.  I push away what I perceive to be my flaws and limitations and look to others for approval and ok-ness. I continue to carry the shame that was given to me when I was very young and it is time to give it back to those it belongs to, I have held on to it long enough. 

Today I will open my heart to embrace myself with self acceptance. I will affirm my enough-ness and remain present to my own feelings, thoughts and needs.  Only if I show up for myself first can I be there for others.