What Kind of Friend Am I

What Kind of Friend am I to Me

I had a thought this morning as I got up and going. I must admit that I don't have very kind feelings about my looks and physical abilities. Then the thought came to me. Why are you so concerned at how you look? Wouldn't it be better if you payed attention to the things you can do and taking care of the body that you have?

Then this morning I saw a picture of our new granddaughter, and I saw the peace and contentment in her sweet countenance and wondered when did my focus change? Children are not so hard on themselves. They are able to embrace the beauty that is theirs. Their thoughts are not judgmental and unkind but full of hope and kindness. How do I re-embrace that joy and contentment that I came here with? Drop the negative unkind hurtful thoughts and rediscover the joy I felt as a child unaware of my imperfections and perceived flaws? I just found joy in doing and discovering.

One thing I came up with as I was about to get dressed was I need to learn to work with what I have and not keep mourning about what I don't have. The world is so focused on beauty. Why do they have to put labels on it and try to merchandise it? It should be free and unfettered with outside ideals. What right do we have to classify each other and not celebrate the differences?

We need to take care of ourselves and treat us as honored guests worthy of honor and reverence. Treat me as the Temple that I Am. Ooh can I use such a great phrase to describe ME? Another has used that phrase and said “I AM.” Haven't I taken his name upon ME and said I would Love my neighbor as myself? Yes I can. I AM. How can I take care of Me and My Neighbor? Who is a closer neighbor than MYSELF?