A well paid job, a partner, a family, and a home gives us a sense of security. It’s comforting to know that we’ll be able to pay our bills each month, that we have a shoulder to cry on, and that we have a home to live in. This isn’t really security or is it? According to Maslows Hierarchy of needs this constitutes our biological and physiological needs, and our safety needs. It is very much the lower end of the hierarchy. So it’s not really embodying the full sense of security. We can lose our job tomorrow, our partners can leave us, our home can be repossessed, and even our family can stop supporting us. What happens when we lose some of these things? Well quite frankly, in my case I thought I was a joke! I have no money, and no job- so I must be a joke! After days of wallowing in self-pity I realised that I was still here, and nothing had changed. I became present to the fact that Security never leaves. I had to count my blessings..
In order to fully embrace our sense of security, we have to transcend our fear of loss and relinquish our power of appreciation. It is only then that we can build our self-esteem, and ultimately achieve self-actualization- Maslow’s higher hierarchy.
7 ways to invoke your power of Appreciation and raise your Self-Esteem
1) Daily Meditation
Meditation gives you peace of mind and inner strength to deal with the challenges we face each day. Find out more about meditation from the UK Alliance
2) Be Grateful
Each night write a list of 7 things you have appreciated during your day.
3) Consciously admire your environment
Admire your house, your garden, the street which you live, and acknowledge all the beauty which surrounds you.
4) Honour yourself daily
Say daily affirmations which illuminate your divinity. Examples may include:
"I am surrounded by love"
"The universe supports me"
"I am a divine being of light"
5) Appreciate the people in your life
Acknowledge your soul family who honour your highest good. You could express your appreciation through a simple phone call, card or even text message.
6) Acknowledge your achievements
Write a list of your achievements at the end of each month. This can be anything from being on time for most of the month or spring cleaning or ensuring that you have breakfast each morning! Anything, which is a real achievement for you.
7) Acknowledge your gifts
Create a mind map which illustrates your unique gifts and talents which you could share with others. Your mind map will highlight your divine potential, and help you to realise all of your inner resources at your disposal.
