For Today - Courage

Every man has his own courage, but is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons.  - Ralph Waldo Emerson

God does not make junk.  That's part of this morning's reading.  The affirmation is I treat myself as I would treat someone I love and respect. 

I don't lie to people I love and respect.  I have lied to myself about what I eat, why I eat, how I eat, even how I feel or don't feel.  I have hid, been secretive.  I have used food to disassociate from feelings I (falsely) believe I can't (or don't want to) handle.

I embrace other people when they are upset, worried, or grieving.  I have beat myself up when I feel the same way.

I give other people I love the benefit of the doubt.  I tend to ascribe the worst to myself instead.

I go out of my way to be helpful, useful, and kind to people I love and respect.  I have abused myself, my body, my spirit.  I have done little or nothing to stop myself at times. 

I consistently want the best for the people I love and respect.  I have been inconsistent in seeking the best for myself.

For Today:  "Liking myself, as God does, opens new doors, evokes a new spirit that gives me courage and makes room for true humility."