“I am willing to release the need to be unworthy. I am worthy of the very best in life, and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it”― Louise Hay
Are there moments when you feel you are not good enough? Do you have the need to constantly prove yourself? Do you believe you have to earn love? Do you long for acceptance, appreciation or approval?
When we feel unworthy within, we close ourselves off, feeling lonely even when we’re surrounded by people. We are afraid to take the risk to let others see us as we are. We tend to wear a mask, suppress our true feeling, quiet the inner voice and pretend to be someone or something else.
The result? We feel lonely, disconnected, anxious and alone. We get lost in a cycle of thinking, feeling and behaving that perpetuates disapproval and dissatisfaction. We may even pretend that things are OK, while our soul screams in desperation.
Louise Hay in her best-selling book ‘You Can Heal Your Life’, constantly reminds us that we are worthy simply because we exist. We don’t have to prove anything or be anything to ‘win’ approval. We deserve the best and that is the only truth that matters.
How often do we criticize and judge ourselves? Louise says; “Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.”
Instead of being critical and dwelling in self-blame and pity, a better option is to love and approve of yourself. When you find little aspects of your life and being that you approve, accept and feel great about, gradually your life transforms.
This does not mean that we do not reach for more excellence and accept the status quo. It just means that we are now free to pursue and live our life without excessive judgment and blame.
Incredible Tip For The Day
“You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”― Louise Hay
Written by India Heal Your Life Teacher Trainers Sneha Shah and Shashank Gupta
