Do you ever spend time with those thoughts that debilitate you or hope that they will go away? My thoughts like this that keep hanging around is that I am unworthy of love. Even if my life is totally in disagreement with this underlying it somewhere in my body that thought lingers. I have recently been working with my mentor to actually accept the idea as being part of my life. Fuck, it’s hard, as I have put 60 plus years into hoping it will go away or ignoring it. So how have you and life dealt with shadow thoughts, lets have a look:

1. We go back to the 13th century and Persia for the first comment, unbelievable that these words are still current today.

2. Nietzsche became the youngest ever to hold the Chair of Classical Philology at the University of Basel in 1869 at the age of 24. At 24, I was listening to my shadows, full-on: Be Yourself.

 

3. I am doing the opposite at the moment, we shall see.

 

4. Zen originated in China during the period 200 to 500 A.D. It was said to be a combination of Buddhism and Taoism and is most prevalent in Japan these days: Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing In The Shadows.

5. Because it is so cute.

6. As I delve more in accepting these thoughts as part of me, this statement makes more sense: Blinded by the Light.

7. Past, Present, Future.

8. Buddha said some ace things, didn’t he: Joy.

9. What nationality is that name, great quote…

10. That thought often leaves me not acknowledging when I am shown love, it’s a constant fight to express it: A Whole New World.

11. Those thoughts keep on whispering their message, that’s why we say they are in the shadows.

12. This doesn’t need words to explain what it depicts: Bette Davis Eyes.

13. I could never bring myself to watch slasher movies, but even I remember the name Chucky from the Childs Play franchise.

14. Ingrid E. Newkirk is a British animal rights activist and the president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the world’s largest animal rights organisation. There are all types of shadows created on our planet: Choose Me.

15. For the final lesson, Rumi points out that if there is the blessing of love, that included your shadows.

So acceptance of your shadows is one step to fulfilment in your life., I have fallen in love with my friend Marc’s lists again – here are his 30 things to start doing for Yourself:

1. Start spending time with the right people.
2. Start facing your problems head-on.
3. Start being honest with yourself about everything.
4. Start making your own happiness a priority.
5. Start being yourself, genuinely and proudly.
6. Start noticing and living in the present.
7. Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you.
8. Start being polite to yourself.
9. Start Enjoying the things you already have.
10. Start creating your own happiness.
11. Start giving your ideas and dreams a chance.
12. Start believing that you’re ready for the next step.
13. Start entering new relationships for the right reasons.
14. Start giving new people you meet a chance.
15. Start competing against an earlier version of yourself.
16. Start cheering for other people’s victories.
17. Start looking for the silver lining in tough situations.
18. Start forgiving yourself and others.
19. Start helping those around you.
20. Start listening to your own inner voice.
21. Start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks.
22. Start noticing the beauty of small moments.
23. Start accepting things when they are less than perfect.
24. Start working towards your goals every single day.
25. Start being more open about how you feel.
26. Start taking full accountability for your own life.
27. Start actively nurturing your most important relationships.
28. Start concentrating on the things you can control.
29. Start focusing on the possibility of positive outcomes.
30. Start noticing how wealthy you are right now.

If you’re hurting, give yourself the necessary space and time to hurt, but be open about it. Talk to those closest to you. Tell them the truth about how you feel. Let them listen. The simple act of getting things off your chest and into the open is your first step towards feeling great again.

Today’s playlist is male-dominated again as we approach Father’s Day in my country, Australia. We begin the journey with Audioslave, then some classic Stones. Manfred Mann follows then the sultry tones of Isaac Hayes. We then cross to film with Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott. The penultimate tune is Kim Carnes and we close with our unknown number by Musicians for a Cause: Thoughts Give Joy When They Speak!!!

If you are accepting all of yourself this means all areas of Love and Respect for All, Everbody Included are covered. Until we meet again, my dear friends. Remember to sign up to the email list to receive all the blogs as they come down the production line.