Tree of Life Posters
Which side of the tree of life are you living on?
As you see the Tree of Life and read the words on the left side of the self image tree how many of them can you relate to? Self image is a mask, an imitation or representation of what you think you should, ought or must be. It is comparison.
At the bottom you see the word value judging which is where you judge someone else’s thoughts feelings or behavior, right or wrong based on your own or others criteria of what is acceptable. Value judging is the killer to your self esteem because it robs you of the God given acceptance that everyone wants. Comparison leads to the feeling that you don't measure up and that you are not worthy or deserving.
When you live a self image life you are filled with pain and emptiness that leaves you searching for that next quick fix of fleeting pleasure from whatever vices you have learned to temporarily fill the voids in your life.
Reading the right side of the tree of self esteem, how many of the words can you relate to? Which side of the tree do you live on most? If you are like most of us you have spent time on both sides.
Self esteem is the respect and the way you feel about yourself. At the bottom of the self esteem side are the words faith, hope, love, TUA. TUA is the thing every human being has been seeking all of their lives and probably still are today. TUA stands for total, unconditional acceptance.
Accepting totally and unconditionally does not mean you condone everything. By accepting the person and the fact that the event took place whether you like it or not frees you to separate the person from their behavior. Accept the person and deal with the behavior. When our children do something we do not like, we still love them and correct the behavior in a way that builds their self esteem.
How do you do this you ask? One choice at a time. Each day choose thoughts, feelings and behavior that allow you to live on the self esteem side of the tree. Watch what happens as you build on a self esteem lifestyle. You will be happier, have better relationships and be more successful. You will feel the love and TUA, total unconditional acceptance you have always been looking for
By Bill McGrane.
For copies of the Tree of Life and more on these ideas call McGrane Global Centers at 859-384-6333 or www.mcgrane.com.
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