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To my Dear Angels - students, friends and all visitors to this site - if you are feeling low, or experiencing difficulty, print this out and read it out loud, looking at yourself in the mirror.  It does not matter what others think of you or say - that is inconsequential and not your concern.  Love yourself and all will follow.  Loving yourself is a way to honor the divine, and you ARE wonderful and fabulous!  All of us have our inner beauty, and the challenges of life sometimes cloud our vision.  You ARE wonderful.  I believe you are, and so should you!

What I Am

I am lovable and capable.

I full accept and believe in myself just the way I am.

I am a unique and special person.  There is no one else quite like me in the entire world.

I accept all the different parts of myself.

I’m already worthy as a person.  I don’t have to prove myself.

My feelings and needs are important.

It’s OK to think about what I need.

It’s good for me to take time for myself.

I have many good qualities.

I believe in my capabilities and value the unique talents I can offer the world.

I am a person of high integrity and sincere purpose.

I trust in my ability to achieve success with my goals.

I am a valuable and important person, worthy of the respect of others.

Others perceive me as a good and likable person.

When other people really get to know me, they like me.

Other people like to be around me.  They like to hear what I have to say and to know what I think.

Others recognize that I have a lot to offer.

I deserve to be supported by those people who care for me.

I deserve the respect of others.

I trust and respect myself and am worthy of the respect of others.

I now receive assistance and cooperation from others.

I’m optimistic about life.  I look forward to and enjoy new challenges.

I know what my values are and am confident of the decisions I make.

I easily accept compliments and praise from others.

I take pride in what I’ve accomplished and look forward to what I intend to achieve.

I believe in my ability to succeed.

I love myself just the way I am.

I don’t have to be perfect to be loved.

The more I love myself, the more I am able to love others.