Hey jellyb, first stop putting yourself down every chance you get. You are not crazy or need training wheels or anything. Ive seen your writings and you are ao very close, but it seams like you just refuse to accept how awesome you are.
I will bet without ever seeing a single real life interaction that you refuse compliments, to the point of frustration on the giver????
Self esteem is so very hard to pull from the weeds, especially if it was never developed in the first place...this i know from experience
You are going to break that habbit. Next time you hear a compliment, try super hard to think of why the person could have said it, appreciate that it was genuine and was reflective of how that person actually sees you and then say thank you.
Try it and see what happens.
Zephyr thank you for the post. I appreciate your words and sentiment.
This may seem glib, but it is an honest question. How do I put myself down?
And I never turn a compliment down. I always say thank you. I am very aware of the gift of giving and would never deny someone's gift or appear unappreciative. I learned the lesson along time ago.
I am likely to hear the words of criticism ringing louder in my ears and heart, than allowing the kind words of good people to linger.
