Wellness Wednesday

Wholeness is not just a physical thing. Wholeness also includes self-awareness and self-evaluation.

I listened to a TED Talk by Brene Brown that has really stuck with me and I want to share it with all of you. It is worth the 20 minutes to listen.

http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame

After listening to this talk, I’ve been contemplating a few thoughts; what do I shame myself with? How do I put myself down with shame? Why do I shame myself? Does it add value or beauty to my life?

When I am honest with myself- I shame myself because I am afraid of being seen as a failure. I shame myself with feelings of not being good enough, of being the reason my ex left, of showing weakness and fear, of being alone.

I don’t want to be perceived as damaged.

As I thought on shame and realized how I have shamed myself and become my own worst critic, I realized I was allowing shame a huge home in my subconscious. Do you know what? I decided no more! It is time to be honest about my shame and allow myself to be vulnerable with all of you.

I am no longer going to allow shame from my past to have any part of my present or any effect on my future.

I am working every day to remove fear and be daring and vulnerable.

I will start treating myself with gentleness, empathy and kindness.

So, the question is this- what do you shame yourself with? What negative self-doubt are you circulating through your brain hoping no one will ever know how you really feel? When you discover the root of your shame (since we all have it), what are you going to do to defeat shame and allow vulnerability to be a balm to your soul?

Recognize there is no reason for shame in your life! You are amazing, wonderful and whole.

Today is the day to start practicing self-love and acceptance. Today is YOUR day to start your journey to wholeness!

Happy Wednesday! I hope your day is filled with happiness!

~Stef

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