Let's Feel Good About Ourselves No Matter What

We all have the potential to feel good about who we are, to feel happy, no matter what's happening around us and no matter how many people drive us crazy at times or try to put us down (intentionally or not). Of course, it is also true, that it's hard to feel good about ourselves -and in general - when we only concentrate in negative feelings and in all the bad stuff that happens everywhere. Feeling good is a choice we make; but how can we ignore or block-out negative situations, negative people, negative comments, negative feelings? That's the hard thing to do; but we can do it!

Think for a moment: what will feeling bad accomplish? It will only make us anxious, sad, angry, and in short, miserable. It really won't help any situation or serve a purpose. This is when we have to take a deep breath (like they say), take a stand, center ourselves, and think positive. If we can change a situation, let's change it; if we cannot, let it be and detach yourself from it. Is there a lesson to learn from that experience? Think of things that make you happy: family, friends, pets... whatever brings a smile to your face. Maybe a funny joke or a funny experience. Tell yourself that you have the right to "feel good" and that no-one will put you down. Don't hold angry or negative feelings against others; remember, they don't know any better. If you think of them with kindness, compassion, understanding and love, you will definitely feel better. Let others be! If they are ignorant, immature, silly or whatever - remember, we all have "issues". Try not to take things so personally, try not to judge others, and move on.

We are what we choose to be in any situation; we can choose to be happy, to have a good time and to enjoy our lives; or we can choose to be miserable, angry and sad. It's all up to us! If others don't want to be with us, don't like us, judge us, criticize us, etc. It's their choice and it's their loss. Let's be very patient and tolerant with ourselves and others. Relationships are challenging... life is challenging. And let's not forget: FORGIVENESS is essential. Only forgiveness set us free.