The Secret to Recognition and Appreciation

How many of us really take the time to appreciate and recognize ourselves for our accomplishments (whether big or small). In the workplace, I hear all the time how people are looking for more recognition. The form of recognition looks different for each person, but at the core we are looking not just to be recognized for our performance, but rather being recognized for the amazing wonderful human beings that we are. We thrive on hearing words of support, encouragement and recognition, but how often do we take the time to feed ourselves and recognize our own accomplishments?

Today’s blog was actually inspired by a facebook post from a friend. She posted a comment and said she was away from her computer and wanted someone to look up nosebleeds for her in the Louise Hay book (You can heal your Life) to see what it said. As I looked up nose, it represents self- recognition.

Hmmm interesting thought. My sinuses started bothering me last week when I was in Colorado. It started in my throat and now my nose is really dry, stuffy and sore. I talk alot about listening to the wisdom of your body and this is a great example. I thought to myself, what wisdom is there for me to also be aware of here. I was so focused on my throat and what it was telling me, that I forgot to look up nose. What an amazing discovery. This was a great reminder for me to recognize myself and my own intuitive abilities.

How many of us really take the time to recognize and appreciate ourselves? How many of you can say that you recognize and appreciate yourself everyday? We are our own worst critic and usually beat ourselves down rather lift ourselves up.

Our tendency is to look outward and look for appreciation from others, because it always feels good when someone recognizes us, but how often do we really take the time to appreciate ourselves. What if you could take the time to honor, respect and appreciate yourself without looking for outward recognition. That would be an amazing step in our personal journey in this lifetime. Listed below are the excepts from Louise Hay’s book on the emotional cause of the physical symptom we are experiencing as well as some positive affirming statements we can say to ourselves if our body is trying to tell us something this this area.

Any disease, pain or ailment that shows up physically started out energetically or emotionally first. If we can listen to the cues that our body gives us, we can free ourselves from much pain and turmoil and live a life filled with ease and grace. I encourage you to take the time to recognize yourself today. Who knows, you could feel so great that you end up spreading that energy and recognizing someone else.

I encourage you to share something with all of us that you are proud of (no matter how big or how small). It can be anything! Take the time to appreciate yourself and then take that energy and pay it forward to someone else.