{"id":5191,"date":"2023-11-17T19:15:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T19:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reflexologyforthespirit.com\/blog\/?p=5191"},"modified":"2023-11-17T19:15:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T19:15:53","slug":"self-care-as-kindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reflexologyforthespirit.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/17\/self-care-as-kindness\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Care is Kindness to Ourselves"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Self-Care asks us to give the same kindness to ourselves that we give to others.<\/p>\n

When you have negative or critical thoughts about yourself, stop for a moment and ask yourself this:\u00a0 “Would I say these things about a good friend?”<\/p>\n

The chances are that you would not.\u00a0 You would not be unkind to someone else.<\/p>\n

Now, try being as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.<\/p>\n

The next time things go wrong, accept the event for what it is.\u00a0 Then, apologize for what happened if that’s appropriate.\u00a0 Then, forgive yourself.<\/p>\n

Learning from mistakes and moving on is a positive way to get through life.<\/p>\n

Forgiving yourself is what allows you to get through life.\u00a0 When you forgive yourself, you are being nice to yourself.\u00a0 It’s easier to be happy that way.<\/p>\n

When you forgive yourself, you are offering self-care.\u00a0 This sends nourishing messages to the brain about your self-worth.<\/p>\n

Try, every day, to care for yourself in every way possible.<\/p>\n

When stress accumulates, this facial massage meditation will relieve muscles and leave you feeling better.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Facial Massage Meditation<\/p>\n

For many of us, the day’s stress accumulates in the muscles of the head, face, and jaw.\u00a0 Massaging your face and head can smooth the tiny muscles and nerve endings.\u00a0 Stress and fatigue will have a chance to disappear.<\/p>\n

Begin this meditation by finding a quiet place where you will be undisturbed for a few minutes.<\/p>\n

Lie flat on a chair, bed, or floor, with your face up.\u00a0 \u00a0If that is not comfortable, find a comfortable chair or recliner to sit comfortably.<\/p>\n

Cover your body with a light blanket or sheet so you won’t get cold as your body relaxes and cools.<\/p>\n

Take\u00a0several deep breaths.\u00a0 Begin these breaths in your abdominal area.\u00a0 Breathe in deeply and hold the breath to the count of three:\u00a0 1 – 2 – 3.<\/p>\n

Now slowly release the breath.\u00a0 When you exhale, you release toxins and stress.<\/p>\n

Repeat these inhalations and exhalations 1-2 minutes.\u00a0 As you inhale, you l breathe in healthy air.\u00a0 With each exhalation, you release toxins and stress.<\/p>\n

Become aware of your forehead.\u00a0 Mentally relax your forehead to erase wrinkles of expression…the space between your eyebrows becomes bigger.\u00a0 Your eyelids are heavy.<\/p>\n

Move your fingers to your forehead and slowly massage it in small circles.<\/p>\n

When you feel that your forehead is becoming relaxed, move your fingers to your temples and gently move them in clockwise and counterclockwise motions.\u00a0 Feel this area relaxing.<\/p>\n

Notice the tension behind your eyes, and around your eyes and release it.<\/p>\n

Now, place your fingers on your temples and move your fingers in small, gentle dime-size circles for a few minutes.<\/p>\n

Move your fingers down to your chin and gently, gently pinch your chin and along your jawline to your ears.<\/p>\n

Now, move your hands to your cheeks.\u00a0 Massage your soft cheek tissue in a circular motion.<\/p>\n

Now, move your hands to your ears.\u00a0 Gently massage along the edges of your ears for a couple of moments.\u00a0 \u00a0Now, give your ears some long, luscious pulls.<\/p>\n

You are finishing your facial massage now.\u00a0 Notice any thoughts, feelings, or sensations you experience now.<\/p>\n

Stay quiet for 1-2 minutes while you enjoy and refresh from this experience.<\/p>\n

It is time now to return to the present time.<\/p>\n

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It is okay to return to this place of calm whenever you need.<\/p>\n

The goal of this meditation is to experience calm and relaxation using self-touch.<\/p>\n

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Thank you for reading this article.\u00a0 I sincerely hope it helps you feel better about yourself and those around you.<\/p>\n

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This book is now available as an ebook and should be available as paperbook before December 15th.\u00a0 \u00a0Order it on thurmangreco.com.<\/p>\n

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I host “Let’s Live with Thurman Greco”, a program aired weekly on Woodstock’s own educational TV channel 23.\u00a0 This show is an informative, upbeat hour with no rehearsals.<\/p>\n

My guests are various people whose lives have brought them to Woodstock for a day, a week, an hour, a decade, or more.\u00a0 Let’s Live has been running for over 15 years with an occasional intermission, now and then.\u00a0 You can find some reruns on YouTube “Let’s Live with Thurman Greco”.<\/p>\n

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The Friday evening show airs in Woodstock at 7:00 in the studio located in the Woodstock Community Center on Rock City Road for an hour.<\/p>\n

Renee and I both look forward to new subscribers.<\/p>\n

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