When I learn to treat myself well, I won’t accept anything less than the best. Doing so allows me to understand what being mistreated is.
When I understand myself. I am better able to express, articulate and clarify my wishes. It allows me to recognize when I am understood and misunderstood.
When I make sure that I take care of my needs, it allows me courage not to allow myself to be coerced into self-neglect.
When I give to myself that, which I desire from others, I can identify when I am getting what I want.
When I love myself completely with honesty and integrity, I am able to keep it real and honour myself in all things. It allows for a continuity of self-advocacy even when it seats me uncomfortably.
When I accept me, as I am, with all my flaws, imperfections and idiosyncrasies, it matters little who does not, and makes those who do, all the more a blessing.
I set the standard for how I will and am treated
Written by D.S.B. Rhapsody, All Rights Reserved.
a good reminder that we have to honor our SELF first!
ReplyDeleteHonouring oneself is the key to transformation, love and happiness
DeleteSo trueGod Bless you and Hotep
ReplyDeleteI am learning to do that everyday.
ReplyDeleteAs am I my friend, as am i. I am a steady work in progress
DeleteWell said Fabulicious One, well said.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,
Peace,
Tenthltr2u
A very timely visit for me …
ReplyDeletemy thanks to you
You are very welcomed
Deletexoxoxo D2D: as with you :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are WORTHY! I am trying to face the fact that I need to be taken care of as well…it does catch up with you otherwise. Blessings
ReplyDeleteIts the only way to find your way to happiness.
DeleteWonderful Entry:) You have a wonderful way of saying things…I love the truth and I strive everyday for that so I can just be "ME"…Thanks for stopping by you have a wonderful site.Can I visit again? Blessings Charlotte
ReplyDeleteThank you, absolutely you can visit again as many times as you like.
DeleteSelf Love, I’m All In Favor of It. Keep the positive words flowing
ReplyDeleteI will thank you.
DeleteExcellent post, Rhapsody! I couldn't agree with you more.
ReplyDeletethank you kay
DeleteHow do you do it? I try writing a poem and nothing comes to mind. This post of yours does hit home with me.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Beth I can only take partial credit. I believe the Divine works through me and it just comes and formats itself in just the right way. The thing about writing poetry for me is that I don't over think it, or force it into what i think it should me, must be or have to be. I just write what I am feeling, exactly as I feel it, I allow the spirit of how I am in that moment be the director to what develops and how it is shaped.
DeleteThanks for stopping by, it is always a pleasure.
Yes, self-care is important. Very well written
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, we have only to understand that caring for onself does not amount to selfishness.
DeleteSo true!
ReplyDeletethanx for this
You are welcome. I put it here to serve as a reminder to keep my feet planted and honor myself in all things.
DeleteSo very true it is so important , lovely poem .
ReplyDeleteSheila xx
Thank you Sheila, happy valentines.
DeleteLearning to love yourself, is the greatest love of all- Whitney Houston. Soo true
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely and the key is knowing ones worth and not letting the negatives around us from the one closest to us to lead us in to negatinv ourselves.
Delete"To thine own self be true." Honestly I don't know where that saying came from but if you can deal with yourself that should give you the template on how to deal with others. Nice thoughts Rhapsody.
ReplyDeletehmmmmm....nicely said.
DeleteWhen I understand myself. I am better able to express, articulate and clarify my wishes. It allows me to recognize when I am understood and misunderstood.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this the God honest truth. I couldn't agree with you more. And one of the reasons why I believe that EVERYTHING starts within one's inner being.
Also, I like where you spoke of loving yourself with honesty and integrity allowing you to keep it real and honor yourself in all things. Preach.
Loving yourself with honesty and integrity really is the key, it keeps us from being lead astray. I agree it really starts from within, so many times we are guilty of searching externally for that which dwells within.
DeleteNamaste: Well said sir. Self respect is a key element to ones personality development. If you do not respect yourself how can you respect others!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day.
So true...
DeleteBeautifully said. That is the truth.
ReplyDeletewell writing,
ReplyDeletesometime we (I) treat ourself (myself) so bad without noticing it
we (I) neglect our (my) self and accept less from others subconsciously
that is gonna change...
One day at a time, it take living in consciousness.
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