Just saw this post at Sexeteria, and it really spoke to me…
I will use this post today to proclaim this: from hereon out, I plan to spoil myself in every possible way. I am only going to think about myself and what I want and then I’ll indulge myself with it. It’s all about what I want. Whatever I don’t want, even if others want it from me, I’m not going to do or give.*
I’ve spent a lifetime not knowing how to do this. I never had an opportunity to allow myself this, even as a child. Now I can. And I intend to treat myself with the fullest amount of compassion and indulgence that I can. And I’ll look most fondly upon others who also want to treat me this way. I’m taking applications.
I’m tired of living with the coding that I only deserve/can expect so much–and of accepting treatment and a life that reflects that.
From now on, it’s all about me and making me feel good.* I can afford this indulgence. Too bad it took me so long to realize.
YES.
Now, I need to work on putting this lesson into practice in my own life. Oh wait a minute… I’ve been working on it for about 10 years now. It’s been a series of baby steps, but each one makes a difference. In any event, this is exactly what I needed to read this morning.
Oh, and if you’re wondering what the asterisks are for, they’re for a footnote in her post which, actually, is worth noting here as well:
*I have a feeling that some who read these lines will feel instinctively angry, annoyed, resentful, or will have some kind of internal response that goes something like, “That’s not a nice way to be. That’s so selfish/obnoxious/unrealistic/not how it works.” I know, because I’ve been there. Well, what you’re thinking, it’s not true. You just don’t get it yet. The reverse of “It’s all about me” is NOT “It’s not about you.” That’s all I’ll say about that.
Miss Syl, you are awesome.
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One Response to "Inspirational"
Wow, Amber, thanks. You just made my week.
And that new photo of you in pink is smmmmooookin’. Just as an aside. :)
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