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Building Self Esteem -Three
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
THE GENIUS WITHIN
Leonardo da Vinci was a genius, so were Michelangelo and Mozart. Spiritual geniuses include Jesus of Nazareth, the Buddha and perhaps even Ghandi. The world has been greatly blessed by what each of these men brought to life. Throughout time, many geniuses have graced our world such as Einstein, Newton and Stephen Hawkings. Some people say the Beatles were musical geniuses, holding equal talent with Beethoven. The question is: Did these people have something special? Is it possible they were given something more from their Creator than others? What kind of a God would give more to one and less to another?
You have the same life in you as they had in them. You have access to the same Mind, the exact same Genius. There are no favorites. God grants the same access to everyone.
The ego wants to claim genius and say, It’s mine. I am a genius.” Egomaniacs believe their talent is greater than others. They think they are more gifted. But nothing could be further from the truth. People do not achieve genius status because of anything they, themselves possess. There is only One Genius. That is God/Universal Mind. Those who have done great things have learned to tap into it. They have made themselves receptive to the Mind of God.
You’re not valuable because of what you’ve done. You’re valuable because of the Life of God within you. Without Spirit animating your body and living in you, there is nothing but an empty shell, an orifice. You are an inlet and outlet for God’s expression. The more you allow in, the greater your life becomes. When you discover the Genius-within-you, your life will explode with new creativity.
Trust yourself. Great men and women have always done so. Release yourself from self-doubt. Conquer your fears and walk into the world upright and proud. The life you carry into the world each day is the Presence of God. Trust in your best ideas. Pursue them with faith and allow God to create through you. There is a genius within you waiting to be released.
“I desire not to disgrace the soul. The fact that I am here certainly shows me that the soul had need of an organ here. Shall I not assume the post?”
Emerson
THREE POTHOLES ON THE PATH TO SELF-LOVE & APPRECIATION
Number One – Conformity
“For non-conformity the world whips you with its displeasure. To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men,—that is genius.”
Emerson
You are an individual, specifically created to be unique. You will never be like anyone else, nor will you find happiness in trying to be. Give yourself the freedom of your own expression. Enjoy being yourself. Trying to conform to the needs of others will not bring the promised comfort it advertises. In time your choice to conform will make you very uncomfortable. Slowly your soul will die.
Number Two – Consistency
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers…. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do.”
Emerson
Consistency is not a human trait. We are not consistent, nor have we been designed to be by our Creator. We are, by Nature, creative and adventurous. God has made us to love. We are artists, lovers and poets. Life is an art, not a science. It requires inconsistencies and paradox. “The voyage of the best ship is a zig-zag line of a hundred tacks. This is only microscopic criticism. See the line from a sufficient distance, and it straightens itself…”
Number Three – Understanding
“Is it so bad to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood.”
Emerson
Is it really important that people understand you? Do you need for people to understand your choices before you can accept them as right? Understanding is not a prerequisite to love. You can love people and not understand them.
SEVEN PRACTICAL STEPS TO BUILD YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
Step One
Stop praying for anything except an awareness of your value. Pray daily. Support your prayer with a personalized affirmation.
Step Two
Make choices that cause you to feel good about yourself. Make the choice that has long-term benefits, not short-lived pleasure. When you make these choices, pat yourself on the back.
Step Three
Stop putting yourself down to other people. Stop talking about what you don’t like. Stop telling your “story.” It is not the most interesting part of your life. Stop identifying with people who struggle and suffer. You are not a martyr. When you catch yourself doing this, stop and be gentle with yourself. Say to yourself: “That’s the old me. OMG, I used to be soooooooo negative.”
Step Four
Get back in touch with your passion. Get involved in creating your dream life. Follow your best ideas. The road to happiness is paved with love and passion. It’s hard to think poorly of yourself when you have a great life. A great life is created by following great ideas. The currency of an Infinite Mind is new ideas. God has given you a plethora of new ideas. Take one and follow it.
Step Five
Exercise daily. People who exercise daily enjoy a greater sense of self-value. Your body was not meant to be stationary. It was designed for movement. Find some kind of physical activity that you enjoy and do it regularly.
Step Six
Schedule pleasant events and activities. Meet a friend for lunch. Invite friends over for
dinner. Take time to be with your family. Plan a vacation. Make art. Rent a movie. Do something fun.
Step Seven
We take care of what we love. Start treating yourself like someone you love. Create a Daily, Weekly and Monthly Self-Care plan.
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