Ahhhh, it's Valentine's Day again. That time of year when Cupid points his arrow at the hearts of many and people express how much they care for each other. What are you doing to celebrate?This past weekend, I helped organize the "Hopewell LOVE YOUR LIFE Valentine's Gala", raising funds for the Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre. Over 160 people gathered for a night of dinner, dance, silent auction and raffles, all to help this organization of 3 staff members serving all of Eastern Ontario. Wow! We were delighted to raise over $8,000, especially as Hopewell receives no ongoing government support.
As wonderful as all those things are, what really strikes me about this event is how it truly is a celebration of LOVE and LIFE. It's about telling yourself that being healthy comes in all shapes and sizes, not just the ones the media or model world tell us. I find this event is aptly named and a reminder to LOVE YOUR LIFE. Do you? Do you love your life? Or do you look at it and consider everything you're missing instead of everything you've got? Do you look at yourself through kind and non-judgemental eyes, or do you dole out harsh criticism upon yourself?
Our self-talk is often a reflection of how we love ourselves. How do you respond when you make a mistake, have an oversight, suffer from foot-in-mouth disease, or do a faux pas of some sort? The big question is: what does that little voice inside your head say at those moments? Are you as kind to yourself as you are to others? We all have goof-ups at one time or another, so of course you do too. We all do. Welcome to the human race.
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