Daily Prompt: Look in the mirror. Does the person you see match the person you feel like on the inside? How much stock do you put in appearances?
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Sometimes, looking in the mirror, I feel like me, other times like today, I just don’t feel good about myself at all. I keep up the show, pretend to be feeling quite normal. Today is one of those days that I feel terribly hurt, (I shall spare you the details) but it seems it does not matter how hard I try with people I am and just never will be good enough. So here, inside myself I feel like there is a volcano of tears exploding and re exploding, but you wont see that on the outside…
If I look into my eyes, well they tell a different story.
*Hugs*
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Hey, chin up, chin up!!
Thanks Newsy.
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Oh Hope, I so hear you because I have felt like that so often. I don’t know your story or circumstances but what I have come to realise is that when I don’t consider myself good enough or consider myself worthy or of some worth, then people don’t either. I have learnt that I need to believe in myself and I have to keep telling myself I am enough and if that is not enough for others, then their loss.
Never give anyone else the power to determine your worth. You are more than enough, you are more than good enough, Believe that.
Hugs.
You are so right about that Miss C. I keep getting to that place of feeling like somebody, but then in one fell swoop, everything that I built up in myself just breaks. Maybe tomorrow I will try to be me again. Thank you for your kind words and understanding.
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Miss C wrote exactly what I was going to post. “Never give anyone else the power to determine your worth” So important to always remember. Hugs to you
I need to remember that, thank you.
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A hug right back at you.
(Sometimes I look in the mirror when I’m half asleep and am shocked (SHOCKED!) that I’m not Tom Selleck.)
(Ah well….)
Thanks El, and thanks for the smile.
*Hugs*
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Our mirrors often conflict with us … but I know Christ holds onto the real me & that is what counts … for you too! Sometimes it is just riding’ the wave …
Thank you, I appreciate your thoughts.
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Sending huge hugs…I’ve had those days and I understand. xo
Thank you very much for those hugs…they help so much.
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You ARE good enough. Always! Believe that.
Thank you Son.
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Sending you a BIG HUG !!!! I found out last March I can only hurt myself no longer do I allow others too. LOVE YOURSELF and block or push away those who do harm or mean no good 🙂
You are so right. I’m going to have to start blocking people off…no matter how difficult.
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We must preserve who we are deep inside. If we are loving and caring only those kinds need stop by is my motto well now it is lol
Oh sweetness … my heart goes out to you. That’s the thing with some people. It just doesn’t matter what you do, they will always make you feel that you’re not good enough. Just remember that it doesn’t matter what you do, for some people even your best will never be good enough and it’s not you, it’s them. Here’s some *big hugs* for you hon. 😀 xxx
I think you’re right about that Sonel. Thanks so much for the big hug.
*Big Hugs*
You’re welcome hon. 😀 *more hugs*
Ditto the previous comments: You can’t choose your family, but you have the power to choose your friends and acquaintances; surround yourself with positive and inspiring people, let the others go. Hope your day improves!
Thank you Mische.
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Others may have expectations of who you should be…. and if you don’t comply they may try and make you feel ‘not good enough’ .. The goal (and I know sometimes how hard it is) but is to reject their judgment and try to just be who ‘you are’…. It will likely still hurt for awhile… but don’t take on what or who they think you ought to be !… Diane
Thank you Diane, you speak the truth.
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Recently went through that myself….hang in there HH
Xoxo
Thanks REM.
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I have no idea who that old bag living in my mirror is… I’m pretty sure it’s not me. She’s not nearly young enough or hot enough or ….did I say YOUNG enough!! Ugh.
You are wonderful…don’t trust mirrors.
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Hi. Just came to comfort and cheer you up. Smile, lady bug. Here’s a hug for you. 🙂
Thanks for that hug Poet 🙂
*Big hug*
Listen to the inside voice not the outside one. You are who you think you are. 🙂
Wise words, thank you Tess.
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Same back at YOU. 🙂
CL Mareydt said it well. Go forward, move ahead!
That’s the only way, thanks John.
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Just remember you will always be good enough for us… so chin up and smile… we love you…
Thak you so much for saying so, Bulldog 🙂
*Hugs*
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I love your beach pic, Hopestar. Sorry if other people are raining on your parade. Just put up your brolly and hold your head high. 🙂 Hugs to you. xx
Thank you dear ad.
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xx
I can really relate to what you are saying. I hope things lighten up for you soon. ♥ *big hug*
Thank you for understanding Jackie.
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*hugs* – Don’t let the negative vibes of others influence how you fee about yourself. That’s what I whisper to myself when the mirror tries to blame it all on me!
I will try to whisper the same, thanks Dor.
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Believe in yourself , you are an amazing person and that is what you have to say when you look in the mirror to yourself. Hugs
Thank you Ute.
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Hope you are feeing better and more positive today. Thinking of you. 🙂 & hugs.
Thank you so much Poet, I am feeling better.
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Glad you are, Michelle. Love and hugs.
*hugs* xxx
You always share such a very embracing love…which many with open arms receive it lovingly. You are an important vital piece of our days…if one person loves you that way, then you are truly loved, but if many in the spiritual way, the most purest way of all love you and there is no need to worry about those who do not. Uniquely made by God, you will never please everyone. Yet you will remember the smiling words and replies you share each day which will form a beautiful tapestry which you can always embrace whenever you are feeling down…and then most of all God created you perfectly and gave you the heart to share selflessly. I have always felt blessed to know you my sister…you are a very awesome person, more than that a treasure gift, worth always holding on to. That’s why we come to visit you….you make our day! Hugs and blessings always!
Thank you so much for visiting me Wendell, you words are most comforting. You make my day too.
*Hugs*
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One of the biggest things I have learned (had beaten into me by life) was that truly what people think of you doesn’t matter much at all as much as what you think of you. I have finally come to accept myself and have found that others either accept that and me or we part ways. It’s sad at times, but now I find myself dealing much more with people I care about who also care about me.
I care about you, Hope, you are special and very worthwhile. Please try hard to see that in yourself.
Scott
Thank you for understanding, Scott. You are so kind, and I will try.
*Big Hug*
🙂 – you are well worth whatever time it takes, Dear.
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