• Look at someone gratefully. Each day, find someone you care about. Instead of just seeing what you always see, really look at the person. Try not to do it creepily. See this person for the miracle that she is, and be grateful for her existence. If you’re feeling generous, tell that person how thankful you are for her.

     
  1. abandonedcontrol:

    blogzombie:

    You’re far cuter than you’re allowing yourself to believe.

    Thank you, but I really don’t believe it. No matter how many complements I receive, I still, deep down inside, don’t find myself to be attractive at all. I only see my flaws and I ignore any positive thing about me. It’s really bad, but I can’t help it.

    I’d Like your post to show you that I’ve read it; but to be honest, your reply was sad and I wish that what you said was untrue. But I know that you meant every word. So no, I will not Like your reply, because I do not want to risk making you think that your poor self-esteem is acceptable to me. Because it isn’t. I may not know you or why you think so negatively about yourself, but I aspire to see and bring out the best in everyone, and I will not allow you to be the exception.

    Hope to see you today. :]

     
  2. Gratitude is something that I’ve overlooked my entire life; I’ve always wanted more than I’ve had, and I’ve always strived to be my best in everything that I’ve ever done.

    However, when I’ve been in dire straits – like my emotional breakdown from last week – I’ve always ended up being grateful for the small things that I have the pleasure of enjoying when I’m feeling my best. As they say – you don’t know what you have until it’s gone, and I certainly have learned to appreciate the good times more and more as I’ve hit my lows over the past year or so.

    Good morning! Before you being to start your day, I recommend that you take a few minutes to read this writer’s list of things that he is grateful for. Because I hope that, as you go about the rest of your day, you will notice and appreciate things that you so often overlook.