I AM... Enough, Gem #18

"Discouragement is not the absence of adequacy but the absence of courage." ~Neal Maxwell




Know that you’re more than enough just as you are. There is nothing you have to prove to yourself or anyone else to claim your worthiness.  You were created in the image of God, the I AM with your own individual expression and unique gifts.


Your own personal gifts are enough! It does not matter what gifts others have. Focus on yours! You have everything you need within you to create a purposeful and rich life.

What undue pressures you put upon yourself! Do your best each day and know it is enough. Some days your best may seem better than others. Knowing you are enough does not have to be based on how much is accomplished on a daily basis.  Each day you are enough. When you remind yourself of this, you will feel confident and self-assured. You will feel lighter and more joyous! Those around you will sense your joy and will feel more joyous themselves.

You are enough -- own it, believe it, and live it!

Affirmation:

I AM… Enough. I have special gifts. My life has purpose and meaning. My best is enough. I release undue pressures. I exude confidence and grace.  I AM… Enough.

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                                                     Copyright 2011 Denna J. Shelton

Self-Acceptance

"One must accept their humanness and their godliness."

It is easy to accept the aspects of yourself that you like. Perhaps you have beautiful eyes, quick wit or are athletic. Or maybe you are good with numbers, musically talented or make friends easily. These aspects are easy to accept. What about those others? Perhaps you are unorganized, grumpy in the mornings, lousy at math, or uncoordinated.

Self-acceptance of the good, the bad, and the ugly is a pre-requisite to self-love. Without self-acceptance there is no self-love. Without self-love it is difficult to give and accept love from others.


All aspects of you are serving you on your soul journey. Love all of who you are. Be kind and gentle to yourself. The irony is as you practice self-acceptance, you will find the aspects that you disliked so much have less control or prominence in your life!


Affirmation:  I AM... Self-Acceptance.  I love all of Who I AM.  I let go of all judgment.  I accept all parts of myself.  I am gentle and kind to myself.  I AM... Self-Acceptance.

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Denna J. Shelton, Copyright, 2010