Why do self defeating thoughts permeate my mind? I doubt sometimes, that I am good enough. I have wondered if my work ethic is strong enough and what kind of friend am I? I've doubted the quality of my parenting and whether or not I am a good partner. I know I am loved and I know that I try to do what I think is "right" in any given moment, but somehow these negative thoughts continue to run through my mind.
So, if I know that I am loved and I know that I am always trying my best, why am I so hard on myself? Why are any of us so damned hard on ourselves? Why do we have these irrational self deprecating thoughts? Well, I'll tell you, I do not know the answer to that question. What I do know is, that old thoughts can be replaced by new ones and with practice we can change these negative thoughts into ones of positive empowerment. Therefore, I am committing myself right here and right now to a vow.
Henceforth, I vow to allow my self-defeating thoughts to serve as a reminder to myself that I am doing my best and my best will not always be the same because there will always be variables, but the fact is that I will be doing my best. I will be patient, loving, and encouraging with myself. I will recommit myself to this vow as often as needed. I will treat myself as well as I treat others. I will take my own advice. Advice, that I've been told is pretty damn good.
I am a good friend. I'm a damn good friend and a damn good partner too. So, I intend to be as good to myself as I am to others. It's only fair that I be a damn good self to myself.
Imagine, if it is true (and it is) that the main thing holding us back from the very next amazing thing is the self imposed limit that we create for ourselves right in our very own minds. Amazing!!! Right? You mean I can change my mind and change my reality? Yes! That is exactly what I am saying it you. And yes, I am saying it to me too, because as the saying goes, whether you think you can or can not, you are right.
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