Vol 7, No. 4

Connectedness

"I feel connected to my true Self as I align my body, mind, and spirit. I concentrate on what is really important and see the larger scheme of things, noticing patterns, themes, and lessons. I focus on feelings of connectedness and on being a part of all Life. I feel whole and complete right now as I allow my true Self to shine."

-- from Seed Thoughts for Loving Yourself
by Suzanne Harrill, M.Ed.

This Month's Issue:

How Many People Have A Self-Esteem Problem
and Do Not Even Know It?

By Suzanne E. Harrill

ByBrian Piergross

Wag More. Bark Less

By Mary O’Malley

Commencement Address

by Paul Hawken

Greetings from the Editor:

Self-Esteem

I am reminded, by reading Mary O’Malley’s article below, how vigilant we have to be to love and accept ourselves ─ all of ourselves. It is said we teach what we are learning and I have spent much of my life writing about and teaching others to love themselves. I was one of my best students. Yet, still to this day, I find myself judging choices I made in the unaware past or current behaviors that persist. I too must stop the inner critic and remind myself of the beauty and wonder of being myself. I need a reminder to accept the good and the not-so-good parts as well.

Striving is important to me and I am growing in my ability to accept the parts of myself that resist changing and dragging their feet. To truly love myself, I have to accept the total package, not just the parts that look good and are aware and transforming. As you read Mary’s article, remember to wake up each day and celebrate you, as you are.

Fortunate Blessings,

Suzanne

 

Self-Growth

How Many People Have A Self-Esteem Problem
and Do Not Even Know It?

By Suzanne E. Harrill

Happiness, self-empowerment, satisfaction in work, good relationships, and success are all built on a foundation of healthy self-esteem. Love, respect, forgiveness, and tolerance for self and all others are valued. Healthy self-esteem is based on an internal frame of reference.

Many people have a self-esteem problem and do not even know it. Let us look at a few of these hidden reasons, view a list of signs of low self-esteem, and then discuss several ways to improve self-esteem.

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Special Offer

August Seed Thoughts for Loving Yourself

By Suzanne E. Harrill

MONTHLY ON LINE AFFIRMATIONS.  Affirmations to support self-esteem and spiritual growth now available in monthly installments. From Seed Thoughts for Loving Yourself, Cultivating the Garden of Your Mind Day by Day.

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Inspirational

Wag More. Bark Less

By Mary O’Malley

On my morning walk a few days ago I saw a delightful bumper sticker..."Wag more.  Bark less."  After a good chuckle, awareness reminded me that we oftentimes use that idea to override ourselves - to expect ourselves to be different than what we are. While it is a good intention to have, if we don't learn how to wag more and bark less with ourselves, we miss the point!

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Poetry

LOVE IS THE NEW RELIGION

by Brian Piergross

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Personal Growth

Commencement Address
to the Class of 2009, University of Portland, May 3, 2009

by Paul Hawken

Enlighten Up   --    Humor

Small Town Doctor

Falling Rocks

Think About This

Water Leak

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Goodies

Enlightenment Magazine

Finding Joy

AT THE CAR WASH: A TRUE STORY

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