Season 3 Episode 14 - Be Kind

The Perspective Matters Podcast

Be kind to yourself! Dhani Arias reminds us that on this journey of life being kind to ourselves is so important. "There will always be times when it's hard to remember your strengths. These are the times you need to give yourself special attention. Be kind to yourself, kindness nurtures and gives hopes to your dreams. Respect yourself, listen to your needs, and treat yourself as you would a dear friend. Encourage yourself, don't take for granted the qualities that make you unique. Focus on yourself, it is with discipline and motivation that you will move towards your goals. Be giving towards yourself, in that way, your strength will increase, and you'll be realizing your goals one day at a time." To determine what kindness is and means to you; you need to have self awareness and that comes from spending the time with yourself and getting to know yourself. Before you can extend kindness to others you have to extend it to yourself. Hold space for yourself; be compassionate towards yourself; give yourself that grace especially when the times are hard. Nurture yourself and pour into yourself. What are you affirming? Do you celebrate your unique qualities. Do you show yourself appreciation? Embrace being your own hype-man! Sometimes you have to look in the mirror pop your collar and say "Yea I did that!" :or "Yea I am that woman/man" Know what you want and go after it like your life depends on it. You owe it to yourself to try. To pursue your goals; you require discipline and motivation. Your faith in yourself has to be unwavering regardless of the outcome. When you can give to yourself and give what you need; your personal strength increases and you can truly thrive. Recognize too that someone's reaction to you may not be about you but a projection of how they feel and think about themselves. It is good to examine if your behavior and action warranted such a response from that person. If you know within your heart of hearts you are not the cause; then extend them the grace they so desperately need. Whew it will be easy and sometimes you gotta curse a person out! And send them back from whence they came. But remember words have tremendous power and be mindful of what you put out into the world. The word you give could save somebody's life. When you get the chance to be kind; please be kind. It may require you to rise above a desire to lay someone flat but your higher self has faith that you know better and will do better. You are unique and special; nobody can do you like you can. Walk through this world with the confidence that you have what it takes to realize your dreams and you are willing to do what it takes. For one day; one day your goals will be a reality.