I have been reading this book called The Eco Chick Guide to Life: How to be Fabulously Green. At first I was not sure how to take it but once I started reading, I could not put it down. I love the way Starre Vartan (yes, that is her name) writes. It is real and it is funny. What caught my attention early is how to love our natural selves for what we are. Now, I have many insecurities just like the next gal but I am trying to stop fighting nature and accept and (eventually) love what I have. Let's face it, we are the ones who we have to love so why fight it? I admit I am sometimes kinder to the checkout lady at the grocery store than I am to myself.
Vartan says that "finding what is fabulous about yourself and really concentrating on those qualities will take you further in life than subjecting yourself to constant self-criticism". How true is that? If we treat ourselves right, we treat others around us better. That makes sense. She goes on to say that if you put all your energies into what is good about yourself, it will affect other areas of your life.
I can see it affecting my self esteem, the way I carry myself, the way I treat those I love, those I don't know and even how I treat the environment. We put out what we put in. The positive attracting positive thing.
What is on my list?
I have long legs. I have a friendly smile that makes people smile back. I can remember strange pieces of information. I have naturally wirey hair. (Wait I can word that one better...) I love people. I am kind. I try hard at whatever I do. I love to listen to stories about anything. I have a pretty good sense of humor. I can draw with my feet.
What is on your list?
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