Embracing Your Inner Strength: You Are Kind, Smart, and Important
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Chapter 1: Understanding Self-Worth
Have you ever experienced the iconic phrase from the film The Help? In it, Aibileen, a devoted caretaker, reminds a young girl daily: "You is kind. You is smart. You is important." This statement resonates with people of all ages, serving as a vital reminder of our inherent value in the eyes of God. The essential question to ponder is: do you truly accept this about yourself?
To cultivate self-care, take a moment to reflect on your qualities. Engage in a simple breathing exercise that allows you to connect with your inner self. Inhale deeply, letting your lungs fill and your abdomen expand, inviting positivity into your being. Exhale slowly, releasing any negative thoughts that may have clouded your mind.
Breathe in: “I am kind.”
Breathe out: “Thank you, God, for creating me kind.”
Breathe in: “I am smart.”
Breathe out: “Thank you, God, for making me smart.”
Breathe in: “I am important.”
Breathe out: “Thank you, God, for acknowledging my importance.”
This practice helps reinforce the belief that you are cherished, smart, and significant.
Section 1.1: The Power of Reflection
Reflect on three attributes that you appreciate about yourself. If you can, close your eyes and invite God to affirm these qualities. Then, seek insight into what you may be overlooking:
“God, what strengths do you see in me that I fail to recognize?”
May you come to understand just how kind, smart, and important you truly are to this world and those who surround you. May your spirit find renewal.
Chapter 2: Affirming Your Worth
In the video titled "You Is Smart, You Is Kind, You Is Important," viewers are reminded of the core message of self-affirmation and kindness.
Deborah Thorne’s talk, "You Is Smart, You is Kind, You Is Important | SUE Talks," delves deeper into the significance of recognizing one's value and embracing self-kindness.
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