LIVE & LEARN: Gratefulness

  Nobody needs to prove to anybody what they're worthy of, just the person that they look at in the mirror. That's the only person you need to answer to.

— Picabo Street

Champion alpine ski racer with the U.S. Ski Team

 Have you ever come across a person that is relatively ungrateful? Those that always expects you to extend more of yourself and alter your character, yet hardly budge on their own self improvements? Often we find ourselves trying to make an impression, over extending ourselves and giving time to those who do not appreciate it, purely because we believe or hope it will make us feel a little better, accepted or acknowledged. Or simply because we feel we have to. This can apply to almost every aspect of our lives including work relationships, friends, intimate relationships or family.

 I used to believe that an order for those to see who you truly are, you had to go above and beyond the call of duty and put aside your needs to prove your self-worth. Crazy right? Well, although it took some time for me to realize this, I've learned  that saying no is ok. In fact, it's a necessary action that protects you from disappointments and frustration. Now, I am not saying that you should not help people or extend yourself to those who may need your help.There are people out there who are  sincerely grateful for any aid you've provided. What I am saying is, I've  learned that constantly extending yourself to people who are naturally ungrateful does nothing for your self-worth. It is a vicious cycle that will eventually leave you burned out and frustrated. 

 Helping others  should never make you feel like you are proving something. It also should never  be based on what someone else will think or say. Ungrateful people, who take advantage, dismiss your opinions, do not value who you are or what you do, speak badly of you, criticize or make you feel insecure, do NOT have a place in your life.  I've learned that people that add value to you, do not require you to work or prove anything to gain emotional satisfaction from them. I have also learned that those who truly respects you, and knows your character  will never seek a validation.  Support and gratefulness is unconditional, as well as love admiration and respect. You will  never have to prove your character or your actions to those who respect you. These are the kind of people I am learning to appreciate more each day. Surrounding myself with quality people that extends their unconditional love creates a ripple effect of goodness that I am very much grateful for.

Love Naturally,

JoJo

  Nobody needs to prove to anybody what they're worthy of, just the person that they look at in the mirror. That's the only person you need to answer to.

— Picabo Street

Champion alpine ski racer with the U.S. Ski Team

 Have you ever come across a person that is relatively ungrateful? Those that always expects you to extend more of yourself and alter your character, yet hardly budge on their own self improvements? Often we find ourselves trying to make an impression, over extending ourselves and giving time to those who do not appreciate it, purely because we believe or hope it will make us feel a little better, accepted or acknowledged. Or simply because we feel we have to. This can apply to almost every aspect of our lives including work relationships, friends, intimate relationships or family.

 I used to believe that an order for those to see who you truly are, you had to go above and beyond the call of duty and put aside your needs to prove your self-worth. Crazy right? Well, although it took some time for me to realize this, I've learned  that saying no is ok. In fact, it's a necessary action that protects you from disappointments and frustration. Now, I am not saying that you should not help people or extend yourself to those who may need your help.There are people out there who are  sincerely grateful for any aid you've provided. What I am saying is, I've  learned that constantly extending yourself to people who are naturally ungrateful does nothing for your self-worth. It is a vicious cycle that will eventually leave you burned out and frustrated. 

 Helping others  should never make you feel like you are proving something. It also should never  be based on what someone else will think or say. Ungrateful people, who take advantage, dismiss your opinions, do not value who you are or what you do, speak badly of you, criticize or make you feel insecure, do NOT have a place in your life.  I've learned that people that add value to you, do not require you to work or prove anything to gain emotional satisfaction from them. I have also learned that those who truly respects you, and knows your character  will never seek a validation.  Support and gratefulness is unconditional, as well as love admiration and respect. You will  never have to prove your character or your actions to those who respect you. These are the kind of people I am learning to appreciate more each day. Surrounding myself with quality people that extends their unconditional love creates a ripple effect of goodness that I am very much grateful for.

Love Naturally,

JoJo