There are a lot of things constantly on my mind, but this one in particular. I don’t think we talk about the things we love about ourselves enough. I think it’s easier to point out something that makes you insecure so you can feel like you acknowledged it before anyone else has. For me, it feels strange to admit the love I have for certain qualities about myself. And accepting a compliment feels even worse. Saying ‘thank you’ to a compliment just makes me feel like I’m full of myself or like I’m boasting when it shouldn’t have to feel that way?! I’ve been trying to teach myself the beauty of a simple “thank you” rather than feeling like I need to shoot myself down with “stop! you don’t mean that!” or return a forced and awkward compliment back. Let’s spend a little more time appreciating the things we admire about ourselves. That’s my goal anyway! Like, I love the compassion I have for everyone around me and how I feel like every body needs to feel included and heard. I also love the ability I have to see the silver lining in any given situation. I love my hands, my skin, my teeth, and my loud laugh. See it feels so weird to admit these things, but it’s true?! Train yourself to acknowledge and appreciate the bits about yourself that you hold dear. Spend some more time showing yourself that love that you show everyone else. And let me and the rest of the world know…… What do you love about yourself? (at Los Angeles, California)

— William P. Young (via purplebuddhaquotes)

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compare yourself only to your previous self

E.J. Lamprey (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

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Shay Mitchell

Do you ever wonder if you’ve ever been that random person that someone saw and couldn’t forget?

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