Giving to Self by Definition
Giving to self is key to living a productive, satisfying, whole life. It is the fuel that feeds and nourishes the power of Authentic Giving. Giving to self is often over looked or played down because of the sometimes subtle message we receive that giving to self is a negative. It can be portrayed as self-serving, narcissistic or vain.
Well, yes, that could be the case. However, long before all that self-nurturing swells our heads it warms our hearts, it reminds us of our innate value, cheer us up and spur us on. Which is Wonderful! Besides, how will you be able to give to others when you have nothing of yourself awesome self to offer?
At Authentic Heart Giving to Self stands as tall as any giving one does. It adds to the world in its own way, adding each human spirits special blend to the thing we call Life. Our aim is to support individuals in making this paradigm shift mentally, as well as to move it into action physically.
Giving to Self Practices & Acts
- simple acts & efforts
- typically free or of low cost
- completely high value with long-term positive consequences
- i.e. saying "no," sleep, gestures
- big & little actions that renew, refresh, free to expensive
- i.e. chocolate, ceremony, travel
- practices benefiting neighborhood members
- practices benefiting community members
- practices benefiting global citizens
- i.e. donations, volunteering
- acquisitions of the more personal nature
- i.e. clothing, jewelry
- visiting a brick-and-mortar establishment
- based on referrals or recommendations to and from family & friends
- i.e. favorite shops & boutiques
