 Self-Approval
Self-Approval
Most of us want to be liked. We want other people to think of us as nice, friendly, kind, and loving. Most of us want the approval of others.
Since childhood, some of us have been trying to get approval, trying to get people to like us and think highly of us. We may be afraid people will leave us if they disapprove of our actions. We may look for approval from people who have none to give. We may not know that we're lovable now and can learn to approve of ourselves.
In order to live happily, and to live our lives in harmony with the universe, we need to let go of our extreme need for approval. These unmet needs for approval and love from our past give others control over us today. These needs can prevent us from acting in our best interest and being true to ourselves.
We can approve of ourselves. In the end, that's the only approval that counts.
Positive Intention: Today I will let go of my need for approval and my need to be liked. I will replace them with a need to like and approve of myself. I will enjoy the surprise I find when I do this. The people who count, including myself, will respect me when I am true to myself.
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Positive Affirmation: Today I've let go of my need for approval and my need to be liked. I've replaced these with acceptance, approval and love for myself. I am enjoying the surprises I'm finding. The people who count most to me, including myself, respect me because I am true to myself.
Choose to turn the intention into an affirmation for all who want it to use it this way, as it can be helpful either way, depending on what suits you best.
Hope
Last edited by anthony; 25-04-2007 at 09:21 PM.
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