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Monday, May 16, 2011

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within. ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

 Am trying really hard at the moment to do something I should have done 40 years ago - learning to love myself for who I am.  This would have to be one of the toughest things that a person takes on.  It is so much easier to love others and do right by others.  Why is doing right for oneself and loving oneself so difficult - is it because we think that this is some form of narcissism, conceit or arrogance?  Why is self deprecation so much easier?  So much easier to make little of oneself, to answer a complement with - what this - it's something I´ve had for ages.  Why do we ask - "do I look fat in this?" before we ask "do I look great - or what!?"


So that is my state of mind at the moment - two inner selves fighting to take control - I am hoping that the self confident, self appreciative self wins out.


In other news the most beautiful Olga is looking more and more beautiful with every day.  She is amazing.  I am so impressed with her and with Ross - he is now becoming a home carpenter - making furniture from pallets - it's going to be sooo good!  

The weather here has taken a turn for the worse... North winds are blowing and we have had snow and sleet today.  We are looking forward to minus temps in the next couple of days - which is not good for farmers, as they are now putting the newly born lambs to pasture.  Lets hope all goes well and that this forecast is not as bad as it looks at the moment.


Those that haven't been following world events - that is to say - Eurovision....
Iceland landed in 20th place, not bad, not great, but ok.  we are all quite happy with this.  The friends of Sjonni did a good job.  if you want to listen then check out this link.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foI2HlqsWQk

I have refused to learn html and all that so you just have to take the raw link.


I love this song.  I can't wait till tomorrow! - is my new motto for life.


Pizza is always really good too.  This one is the one mum and I ate last night and had left overs of tonight.   (this is before it went into the oven)

4 comments:

Vicki said...

I think learning to love yourself is the main reason/lesson of life for most of us.

Johanna said...

Do you want to meet the love of your life???? Look in the mirror...

Make a list of all the things you like about yourself. Be as honest as you can. Modesty doesn't help you here; neither do old critical messages. If you're having trouble finding things you value about yourself, think about the things you value and love in your friends, then see if those things exist inside you, too. Most often, they do.

Fill a special notebook with your list, or create a set of cards. Make the notebook as beautiful as you can -- make it something that makes you feel good when you look at it. Then open it up and look at it any time you're feeling down or critical about yourself, or any time anyone says anything that triggers your criticalness of yourself.

Look at this good-things-about-yourself book as frequently as you can. It may seem silly, but repetition really does make a difference. (Just think of the impact one critical phrase said by a parent over and over to a child can have. It really does have an effect! Now try to give that child inside you at least one truly loving phrase about yourself that s/he can hold on to.) - Kali Munro --
Love ya long time dear Sigga;°)...

Maja said...

Whenever you get compliments (which i bet happens all the time), just say thank you. Ignore anything else that pops into your head. I think you've been looking great for ages now, and i love long hair on you!

I agree, Olga looks fantastic!

Feel the love, Sigga, it's all around xoxo

Northern musings said...

Thank you gals! always good to get positive vibes... but it is a very difficult road for some of us. Takes time - but is worth it.