30 Days of Truth – Day 02

Day 02 – Something you love about yourself.

It’s been a long, rough week – actually a rough 2011 so far – and I’m feeling worn out and beaten down. The mild temperatures and sunny blue skies we had earlier have been replaced with silvery skies, cooler temps, and a biting wind.

Times like this it’s really hard for me to be positive, to see a half-full glass, to be confident in who I am.

So what does this have to do with the 30 Days of Truth?

I’m getting to it.

 

Day 02 is “Something you love about yourself,” and the thing I love best about myself is the strength and resiliency my mom fostered in me.

No matter what happens, I keep going.

Because I’m strong.

 

When I want to curl up in a ball and let the world go on without me, I keep going.

Because I’m strong.

 

When I want to yell “Stop the World; I want to get OFF!” I may clench my fists and stomp my feet, but I keep on going.

Because I’m strong.

 

When I’m faced with everyday challenges like puke and poop I may hold my breath and turn my face, but I keep going.

Because I’m strong.

 

When I’m faced with the worst moments in my life, like losing our baby, my grandma’s death, and a missing child I may feel like dying, but I keep going.

At least until the crisis is over.

 

Afterwards I fall to pieces. I sob like a baby, holding on to Teacher like a drowning man clutching a lifeline.

But not for long; once the storm has passed I pull myself together and keep going.

Because I’m strong.

 

Hopefully life won’t throw too much more at me, but if it does I know I’ll be OK.

I can keep going.

Because I’m strong.

 

Your turn: What do you love about yourself?

 

Past Days:
Day 01 – Something you hate about yourself

Future Days selected from the following:
Day 03 – Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 – Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 – Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 – Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 – Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 – Someone who made your life miserable, or treated you like dirt.
Day 09 – Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 – Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 – Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 – Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 – A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 – A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 – Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 – Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 – A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 – Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 – What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 – Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 – (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 – Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 – Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 – Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 – The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 – Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 – What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 – What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 – Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 – A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself.