onward ho!
imitate to initiate...That's what I am doing today. I put on makeup and dressed up because I feel like crap. Since I'm very visual, I figure enhancing my outward appearance will in turn enhance my mood. It's working and I find that revealing. Turns out spending time on my outward appearance is pampering. It all comes down to one thing...how I direct my energy. Directing energy towards myself instead of others in as small a way as eyeshadow or pinning my hair back immediately triggers a spark of self-importance.
Being ill for an extended period of time really drains energy and I am still choosing to deny myself of "frivolty" because I am worried I do not have enough energy to go around. Instead, I save it up as though I have to be prepared for an unexpected disaster when I will need to rise to the occasion. Typical survival mechanism for me. I am needing some balance in this area, as I'm starting to feel the need for drastic change.
At least I'll look good for my doctor's appointment tonight! :)
posted by Creatrix (aka Jennifer) at 11:47 AM
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I did the same thing last night - agreed to go on a date with a guy who'd been asking me out for weeks (which necessitated a certain amount of grooming) and let him be nice to me. Also let him buy me a couple of drinks. Let him distract me from the problems I'm dealing with. And I'm going to do it again today (different guy though).
Ruth
we all get lonely..
My mother has a saying, when the corners are rough, smile. Eventually the smile will become a real one. Every now and then we need to do something nice for the outside of our bodies. It gives the insides a good feeling.
Hey Jecate,
I'm glad to hear of you giving yourself a little pampering. We all need it!
Take Care,
Daerice
I know I feel better when I pamper myself.......I usually buy something :)
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