Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Note to Self


journal page, nikon d80

I wrote this "note to self" in my journal exactly two weeks ago today. The day I headed off to Squam. At the time, I was terrified - with a capital TERRIFIED! I was hopeless when I so desperately wanted to be hopeful. I was consumed by fears, worries, doubts, insecurities. I needed to change my attitude, and I knew it. So, I jotted down these words of advice, from myself to myself. And a funny thing happened: I actually felt better!

This had never happened before...I had actually managed to find strength - and comfort - in my own self-talk! Such a glorious feeling. Absolutely glorious.

For the past few days, though, I have been feeling a bit hopeless again. My self-talk has become progressively more negative. Apparently, this is going to require a conscious effort!

2nd note to self: read 1st note to self VERY FREQUENTLY!

What is your note to self?

4 comments:

Amy said...

my note to self:

Your sacred space is where you can find yourself, again and again.

xo

Kirsten Michelle said...

oh sweetie, i heart this with a capital HEART ;-) and i'm remembering the laughter that filled our cabin on that very last night.

my note to self is this::

all in good time.
be gentle, generous and patient with yourself.
xoxoxoxo

Steph said...

This is a beautiful post. Thank you.

My note to self: you belong.

xox

jenica said...

i loved this post, and i loved that when i opened it i found my lovely cabinmates had also signed in. i'm totally crying now, with a capital... crying. ;-D

i NEED everybody's snail mail addresses, will you email me please?

my note to self: you are good enough.

xoXO