EnneaThought® for the DayType Two EnneaThought® for March 4th Everyone has positive qualities that they usually do not recognize in themselves. Today, can you see your own strength which is at the center of your love for others—and for yourself? |
I subscribe to EnneaThought for the Day from the Enneagram Institute. The small messages come daily to my inbox. It’s usually the first email I open expecting it to inform my day. I’ve used the messages for writing prompts in my notebook, and today when a little stuck about what to write, I copied and pasted the message into the blank page in WordPress.
I know that everyone has positive qualities, and especially in teaching, I look for those in others. But how often do I focus on my own positive qualities? This message reminds me that my strength is at the center of my love for others. Without it, I am useless.
Finding a sense of peace through forgiveness of myself is a daily exercise. Nobody is perfect, but I tend to stew on stuff, especially if I feel I have hurt someone or given a false impression of myself. Stewing is not productive. It keeps me from moving forward. It weakens rather than strengthens.
Writing helps me sort through the muck of my mind. I feel strong and productive when I write. When I wasn’t sure what to write this morning, I jumped into the page and just.did.it. Is this the best I’ve got? No. But here it is and that’s enough.
Monday should be Forgive Yourself Day because we all need to start our week off with a positive outlook, a show of strength, and a sense of self-love. Give that to yourself today.
This is a lovely, reflective post, Margaret. I especially like the line “my strength is at the center of my love for others.” I guess it’s kind of like the airplane safety message– put the oxygen mask on yourself first so that you can then do your best for others. Have a wonderful Monday!
Thank you for helping me start my day with such a positive outlook! It is very easy for me to focus on my shortcomings and not forgive myself for them. You are very wise about the “need to start our week off with a positive outlook, a show of strength, and a sense of self-love.”
Monday’s are not fun, I love the idea of making it forgive yourself day.
I’m struggling to write today & this is just what I needed to hear. I like the idea of Monday as “forgive yourself day” – though I might just need to make that my every day. Thank you for this one.
Forgive Yourself Monday – what a great way to start out the week!
Forgive yourself day. What an idea. Hmm. Thanks for giving me something to think about!
You find writing inspiration in the most interesting places, Margaret. A mentor to so many of us. Love “forgive yourself day.” Oh, and laissez le bon temps rouler! — Christie
Such a wonderful reflection for each and every reader. I think anyone who reads this can see themselves in the message you shared. Loved your comments about the unproductive-ness of stewing. Seems like we’ve had this conversation a time or two, haven’t we? 🙂
Our conversations are essential for me figuring out the muck. Thanks!
Ahhh. I so needed to read these words on a Monday, thank you! I love your line about how writing helps you sort through the muck of your mind. I completely agree, and how lucky are we to know that about ourselves? Thank you for sharing this thoughtful slice today. ❤️
Forgive Yourself Day should be a weekly event for sure! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lovely post and such a good idea to think of Monday as Forgive Yourself day! You’re so right, stewing is definitely not productive!