I'm less of a circus dog. No longer do I jump through hoops, trying to impress others. Being at peace with myself, knowing that I'm loved and lovable removes a big chunk of the edgy self that once defined me. Hurray!
Now, when seeing areas needing improvement, I have acceptance towards these vulnerable, undeveloped parts in a gracious way. I no longer look at these areas with resignation or despair, but with grace and gentleness towards myself. Am I glad.
I'm kind enough towards myself that, now, I see my life is getting better----continually improving. When I make the time to look back a month, six months or a year, I appreciate the progress I've made and am gentler towards myself. Now, I'm gentle towards areas where my character needs growth.
When I'm kind towards the vulnerable parts of me, it can come out from hiding and experience healing and transformation. Before, when harsh towards my warty self, it would retreat and hide. When that happens, there's no chance for improvement.
Being gracious towards me has these benefits, too:
1. I'm happier.
2. Depression ceases; condemning self becomes less frequent.
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