As we were beginning to explore our
contributions to International Women’s
Day, it took only a moment to tune into the topic that was calling to our
hearts, and it is relevant to everyone – not
just women.
Have you sensed a general call for help,
upliftment, and support, and a desire to be heard? We are recognizing an uprising and awakening
of our inner power and self-value and an inner calling to bring about right
action, equality, and respect for every living thing.
The ways in which we express ourselves
vary from individual to individual, and as humans, our emotions give rise to
actions that match our current state of mind, our attitude, and our intentions. It is of vital importance to flow through every
challenge and hardship with gentleness and compassion for ourselves ~ and
others ~ as we seek to resolve conflict and release uneasiness around us or
within us.
Life in the world today can be
especially difficult for those who are without the support of a calm,
nourishing, safe, and supportive environment.
In those situations, it is an added responsibility of resilient ones to
be aware and offer assistance to those who feel hopeless or are in despair.
We can recognize opportunities to lend a
hand, offer encouragement, share inspiration, and empower others to see the
true beauty that life offers. In this
way, we embody the virtues we wish to see displayed in the world around
us.
As we become aware of suffering or see opportunities
for growth, we are empowered to recognize our inherent value within and our right to live in a state of grace and ongoing
expansion of mind, body, and soul.
We can remind those in states of
hopelessness that life is a gift, and there is always an opportunity to access
that endless hope and guidance within,
which enables us to courageously persevere through any challenge.
We can also take this opportunity to
look within ourselves and assess what desired outcomes drive our actions and
motivations. Do we have a potential to take a more expanded approach to our
thinking and decision-making process? What drives you?
Is it a desire to be heard and valued
for your input and contributions?
Is it a desire to contribute effectively
to a cooperative team as part of a project that benefits humanity?
Is it a desire to be the best person you
can be in each moment?
Is it a desire to make the best
decisions you can based on all of the information you have, which enables you
to bring about the highest good for all?
Be aware of what enters your mind each
moment as you make multitudes of decisions each day. Pause for a moment and
contemplate the following:
“Is
this the thought, action, or decision I can think, make, or take right now to
help me grow as a person, to benefit and honor others, and to recognize the
value I hold within myself, as well as honor the value that others hold within
themselves?"
"Am
I setting a proper example of kind and compassionate action?"
"Am
I ready to be held accountable for my actions?”
As more and more of us attune to this model of refined,
responsible thinking and we begin to take more actions driven by love, respect,
and compassion, we realize that we are all here to responsibly learn together.
We can recognize our inner power, and we can call upon this source to help us (and
others) make decisions aligned to the greater good to be guided by our moral
compass.
Difficulties arise to challenge us and
enable us to grow, mature, and enhance our resilience. As we learn what assists
us to maintain a focus on positivity
and hope, we can share that wisdom with others.
When we love, honor, and respect
ourselves, we are then better able to love, honor, and respect those around us
– no matter the situation.
There’s no better time to claim and
embody your inner power, compassion, uniqueness, and wisdom. As you do so, you
will automatically impact others in a positive way, and they will, in turn,
model your behavior.
Are
you ready to be a role model?
Our civilization has taught us to assess ourselves and
others based upon pre-determined norms. As we shift from competition to collaboration,
we celebrate the gifts we are all here to share, and we honor the uniqueness of
each person.
Let’s gather together and set new standards for self-value, excellence,
citizenship, empowerment, self-love, joy, honor, forgiveness, reverence,
happiness, vitality, compassion, and zeal!
Want
to explore this topic further? We invite you to join us for our Values
in Bloom event in honor of International Women's Day where we will explore self-value in depth. We are accepting submissions for essays,
videos, audio recordings, etc. as you share what self-value means to you. See
you there!
(You also have the option to join us en Espanol).
