Self-image is your psyche’s way of saying not only “I see myself,” it also determines the way that you see yourself. It takes account of what society and others say about you as well. The collage of the summation of your experiences from birth until this moment plays a major role in determining your self-image as well. It is an important aspect of you accomplishing goals with confidence, and living with ease and happiness.
When stepping out into the world that barrages us with pictures, story lines, sagas and stipulations on beauty, we automatically fall short of the standard. However, if the time is taken to define your individualistic ideals, the fallacy in such messages will quickly be revealed. No one is able to ever escape the process of aging, illness and death; however, if we tap into the beauty of those rites of passage, we are able to connect to a sense of unconditional beauty, while releasing a standard of perfection that is completely unhealthy. If you need a self-image makeover, this is your day!
Close your eyes. Imagine if you will a world without messages and marketing. You have no measure but your own feeling of worth, your own identification of what is pleasing to the eye, mind, and heart. There are no magazine covers, no billboards, and no blog posts – no societal standards. You are intimately sequestered from outside messages, and you are lovingly connected to the quiet beauty of your inmost self. Tap the well of perfection and drink the elixir of self-acceptance. In this sacred place, you have the solace and the authority to define your relationship with self-image.
Begin by evaluating the standards you have been led to believe are right for you. Connect to them deeply and define their importance. Release impossible standards that lead to unnecessary vanity and worry about the process of life on your body and mind. Once you have pushed aside those distracting thoughts, you will be able to more deeply connect to your spirit that holds undefinable beauty.
Next, feed the garden of your mind with affirmations and acceptance. Tap into the uniqueness of who you truly are. Be that without compromise. Empower yourself with activities that you are passionate about and that challenge you. These activities are the building blocks of self-esteem. Learn, by attaining wisdom from your mistakes, strive toward accomplishing goals never though attainable, learn to open your heart to receive complements, and surround yourself with uplifting connections.
Lastly, surround your world with beautiful things. Creating a sanctuary in your home and office with objects of refuge and empowerment will reinforce you. Refuse to be torn apart by messages that make you feel less than your worth. Be uncompromising in creating a sense of beauty without borders, a self-image that soaks in unconditional love and is unfettered it its uniqueness. Freedom of thought that is exclusive to who you are is the most beautiful gift you could offer the world.
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Write 25 things about yourself that make you uniquely beautiful
