Feb 10, 2012

36 I AM MY BEST INVESTMENT

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.

36 comments:

  1. a good reminder that we have to honor our SELF first!

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    1. Honouring oneself is the key to transformation, love and happiness

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  2. So trueGod Bless you and Hotep

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  3. I am learning to do that everyday.

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    1. As am I my friend, as am i. I am a steady work in progress

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  4. Well said Fabulicious One, well said.
    Have a great weekend,
    Peace,
    Tenthltr2u

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  5. A very timely visit for me …

    my thanks to you

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  6. xoxoxo D2D: as with you :-)

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  7. You 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

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  8. Wonderful 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

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    1. Thank you, absolutely you can visit again as many times as you like.

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  9. Self Love, I’m All In Favor of It. Keep the positive words flowing

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  10. Excellent post, Rhapsody! I couldn't agree with you more.

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  11. How do you do it? I try writing a poem and nothing comes to mind. This post of yours does hit home with me.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. 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.

      Thanks for stopping by, it is always a pleasure.

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  12. Yes, self-care is important. Very well written

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    1. Absolutely, we have only to understand that caring for onself does not amount to selfishness.

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    1. You are welcome. I put it here to serve as a reminder to keep my feet planted and honor myself in all things.

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  14. So very true it is so important , lovely poem .
    Sheila xx

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  15. Learning to love yourself, is the greatest love of all- Whitney Houston. Soo true

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    1. Absolutely 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.

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  16. "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.

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  17. 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.

    Isn'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.

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    1. 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.

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  18. Namaste: Well said sir. Self respect is a key element to ones personality development. If you do not respect yourself how can you respect others!
    Happy Valentines Day.

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  19. well writing,
    sometime 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...

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