Write a Love Note To Yourself
Try this very simple but powerful exercise of writing a love letter to yourself. Many of us tend to be critical of on our own selves. Give your self esteem a well deserved boost, reconnect with your inner self, and acknowledge all your great qualities. Treat yourself with the kindness, respect and support you would offer a good friend.
Find a place you won’t be disturbed, and sit down with a piece of paper and a pen. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and begin thinking of all the good and wonderful things about yourself. If any critical thoughts arise, you must push them aside, because there is no place for them in this letter.
Where to start? Try answering some of these questions:
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What are you good at, what are some of your achievements?
- What do your friends like about you?
- What makes you happy? What do you dream of?
Make it gushy, make it sentimental, make it straightforward. Just make sure to remind yourself that you are wonderful regardless of any circumstance. You don’t have to wait for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day to write yourself a love letter, whenever you feel like you need a reminder of the goodness that is you, take the time to do it.
Now that you are done, put it in an envelope, seal it with a kiss, and mail it to yourself. When it arrives, be sure to set aside a moment to enjoy properly and cherish the loving words. You will have a treasure in your hands that you can open and read whenever you need reminding of how special and wonderful you are. The bonus: when we love and feel good about ourselves, others notice and love us more too!
I adopted my first child when I was 39 and it was the most wonderful time in my life. Unfortunately I was still single and now, finding a mate, would become even more difficult. I needed to devote all of my time and energy to this prescious little girl and that’s just what I did. Besides, at 39, the choices become much slimmer, and the playing field, much more narrow. I accepted that I might never find “the one” and went about my life. At 42 I started a jew job, and soon realized that it was not a friendly environment to work. But, I had a child to support and needed to work. Just when I felt I couldn’t stay a day longer, in walked Shawn Martinez. He was visiting my co-worker to order some equipment and our eyes locked instantly. Soon after we went on our first date, and 4 months to the DAY, he proposed. Soon after he proposed, I was laid-off. I realized then that I had gotten the job there, just to meet my future husband. We married a year later and soon after became foster parents. We have so much love for eachother that we knew we had to share it. This past year we have taken in 5 physicallly abused babies, and currently still have 2 toddlers. We love eachother dearly but don’t get a lot of “alone” time. Winning a day at the spay to be pampererd would make us so happy. I am sure that lots of entries deserve this gift, but I am hoping that our story gets picked. My husband gives so much without asking for anything in return. Giving him some time away with me would make his day. Thank you for your consideration.
Wow, what a beautiful story; I have tears in my eyes. Intrestingly enough, I am 39 y/o and I was adopted (and unfortunately, these people were NOT suitable parents, yet slipped through the cracks). Additionally, the cry of my heart is to have children (natural, adopted, etc.), but at this point in my life it would take a miracle. My heart has been heavy for some time regarding my own life->no pitter patter of little feet, and so on. Anyway, your story touched so many different areas in my heart that I at least had to respond and say, “PICK THEM, PICK THEM!!!!” I absolutely honor and commend you and your husband for the sacrificial love you are extending to these precious children. You both are changing their entire destiny for the better. There is NOT ONE act of your love and sacrifice that is in vain. You are planting seeds of love, stability, self confidence, and security in those babies. And just know that there is not one thing you do that goes unnoticed by God. He sees every heart ache, every tear, every tired bone in your bodies, every wink of sleep you want to steal… Be encouraged, foe your reward will be great! Again, “I PICK YOU GUYS!!!!”
Very Sincerely,
Carol
Wow – you are an incredible couple! you deserve this and so much more! I am praying you are the chosen ones! i pick you!!
Wow~You guys are incredible & extremely loving couple! I really hope you guys are picked!! You guys really deserve this!