Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - Your Own Best Friend

[Guest guest]

Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - " Your Own Best Friend "

Today, let's talk about the most important relationship in your life - the

one you have with yourself.

Think of someone you regard as a dear friend. If no such person exists in

your life, dream one up. The time you spend with this person brings you a

special pleasure, doesn't it? You tend to be loving, protective, and

solicitous toward him or her, and you really have their best interests at

heart, don't you? You really care.

Now, ask yourself, " Do I give myself the same kind of care and

consideration? " On the basis of your self-treatment, many of us would

truthfully need to answer, " Certainly not! " If this is your answer, ask

yourself why. Maybe you will see some negative programming from the past

that taught you to suppress or deny your own needs. Maybe you were taught

that caring for yourself was selfish and wrong. As a result, you engineer

defeats and deprivations, either automatically or unconsciously, that leave

you feeling victimized.

But, you know, you can't really treat others any better than you treat

yourself without hurting your own self-esteem. Your self-esteem is of vital

importance, for without it you will have less to give, be able to receive

less, and in general live a less than satisfying and fulfilling life.

So, if you want to be a good friend to others, take my advice and learn to

be your own best friend.

Lou Tice

The Pacific Institute

Blessings,

Charlene

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