There is nothing in the world that steals my happiness and contentment faster than comparing myself to others. Why do I do this? I swear, at times I feel like I must have a mental disorder. I know it drives my family crazy, my husband, and myself, but I do it anyway. My thoughts often get side tracked in the wrong direction...How could my husband love this? I often feel like I am selling him short. That he could have anyone better than me. This kind of self talk robs me of enjoying what I have in this life, and who I am. There ALWAYS seems to be someone that is prettier, still has a great body, smarter, has a better house with better toys. Someone that has it all together. Tonight I was reminded that I need to step back at truly look at things differently. Things are not always as they appear, with others, and with myself. I need to remember that I am blessed beyond what my mind can comprehend. I am loved just the way I am. I CANNOT let these feelings of discouragement, inadequacy, and insecurity drag me to a place that I cannot feel the Spirit in my life, and the love of my Father in Heaven. A reminder I needed.
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We think you are awesome. I wish my house had been as clean or my children as respectful and cooperative. You have a loving heart that just shines from your face. We love you.
I feel the exact same way everyday. Its a struggle for me also and is something I have tried to work on for years. Drives Dan crazy. When I get like that I try think of the things that I do have that are great and that it could always be worse. I think you're pretty dang AMAZING, if you ask me!
I knew there was a good reason I couldn't sleep. You! Thank you, thank you. You are truly are amazing and I really needed to read this. Smooch!
We are all so blessed! If we look at those around us, we compare our worst with their best. We don't see their worse, but it is still there.
Remember, Heavenly Father loves you the way you are so YOU SHOULD DO THE SAME. I love you so much and I think you are awesome, beautiful, kind, loving and a wonderful daughter and mother. Don't let Satan get you down!!
I think everybody feels this way to some extent. I know I have always been so in awe of you and what a great mother (and woman) you are. I love that you can be such a great mom and still be such a cool chick!
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