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From the lens * Learning How To Live With Yourself.

  • Shyamaprasad1 Apr 14, 2012 @ 2:28 am | delete
    Why the VDO says Last Lecture by Randy Pausch ? I saw half of it. Its nice.
  • Shyamaprasad1 Apr 14, 2012 @ 1:42 am | delete
    I am very new to Squidoo. I just wrote my first lens - Teach yourself to better life. @boshemia you are such a good writer. Can you help me to express .Many ideas these days appear to me about life experiences. I would love to share . Lots of love. Sam
  • Misskate00 Apr 9, 2012 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Great read and all true! I have recently decided to get a tattoo saying "He conquers who Conquers himself". As a reminder to myself everyday.
  • bekat Jan 28, 2012 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    I am humbled by this lens, such wisdom. I must study this...to love begins with self, then it overflows quite naturally...very profound lens. Thank you.
  • Loree Lam Jan 3, 2012 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    Great site. I'm glad I stumbled on it. Passed it on to my kids and close friends. Thanks for creating it. I'm sure many people will be strengthen by this.
  • snazzify Jan 1, 2012 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    blessed by a squid angel :) <3
  • crstnblue Nov 7, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Very good lens with plenty of useful information.
    Thanks for sharing, and no doubt, after reading it, some of us will become quite happy (with their own self first)!
  • kiwinana71 Oct 15, 2011 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens with a lot of soul searching. It brought tears to my eyes.
    Thanks for sharing. *Blessed*
  • christydeena Sep 23, 2011 @ 3:49 am | delete
    It's obvious that you've spent a lot of time in soul searching and have a lot of wisdom to share as a result. I just started the lens "quotes about finding yourself" that also touches on how to go deeper into yourself. All the best to you on this ongoing journey of life!
  • astaramay Sep 22, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    I have learned that self acceptance leads to enlightenment and bliss. Your lens touches on such wonderful ways that lead to self acceptance. Great Job!
  • paintingsgalore22 Aug 19, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Me too, i continuously discovering myself and loving it all the way... :-) but there are really times, you cannot avoid disliking yourself, isn't it?
  • dthonstad Jul 11, 2011 @ 5:24 am | delete
    This is a great lens. I really enjoyed your writing style and how thought provoking it was. I have struggled with perfectionism all my life and giving myself a break has been a hard lesson to learn. Thanks for sharing. I know so many people in my life that could benefit from reading your lens and doing some self reflection.
  • serenity4me Jul 10, 2011 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I enjoyed this lens a great deal. Very well done!
  • WhiteOak50 Apr 18, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    I had to come back to this page and drop off a Blessing from a SquidAngel. I remember the first time I visited this page and how it touched me. Today, it done the same thing. Very well done!!
  • miaponzo Apr 17, 2011 @ 6:49 am | delete
    I have learned a long time ago that you can never probably be perfect. whatever that is... so just be happy with who you are and change whatever you can.. :)
  • TapIn2U Apr 13, 2011 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    Wow - that Swedish Proverb quote really stopped me in my tracks and urged me to read on. I'm thankful that I never really came to a point in my life that I hated myself so much I didn't want to live with myself but I did have my fair share of self frustrations and disappointments. This lens is a big enlightenment and I thank you for sharing it. Indeed, a well deserved purple star! Fantastic lens! Hey, I just published my fourth lens called the 3 Shortcuts to Happiness and would love to know what you think of it. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Blessings! Sundae ;-)
  • JackyM Apr 5, 2011 @ 6:22 am | delete
    Indeed very interesting topic. I always make the most out of my life. Now I am enjoying my online training, I'm becoming more independent and so thankful on what I have now in my life.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Apr 3, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
    So much upon which to reflect. Very thought-provoking lens. Thanks!
  • LeanneChesser Apr 1, 2011 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Great job on a much needed topic. Your section on respect is profound. Blessed.
  • careermom Mar 31, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Another great lense.
  • careermom Mar 31, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Another great lense.
  • valcockers Mar 16, 2011 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Your writings here are with great insight, insight I had forgotten and really needed. Brought me back to myself, instead of serving others. Thank you. I was thinking what is the purpose of all this living thing, I lost my smile muscles.......I want them back, how timely! :)
  • greenkat Jan 30, 2011 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    Great! Really made me think - I love your insight. I will apply these concepts to my life!
  • adhd-bipolar-depression Jan 26, 2011 @ 2:30 am | delete
    Lovely Lens!
  • F. Hussaini Jan 20, 2011 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Thanks bud !! have learned very useful stuff here!!Preety much related to my life i m 23 !! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!! God bless u and show u the path of righteousness!! :) :) :)
  • majorshadow Jan 20, 2011 @ 2:34 am | delete
    Song Title: Me (pop)
    Subject: a song delivering the message; "live your life & love yourself"
    Video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IQ9Q3ZALow
  • stoetzels Jan 15, 2011 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    You have an influence in changing my life to better one....My comments are a form of love and appreciation of your work...Keep it up!
  • scar4 Dec 6, 2010 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    An important lesson I have learnt today. Inspirational!
  • kristiene Oct 28, 2010 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    I found your web site whilst checking for something distinct on Google about topics related to Self Esteem Affirmations, although I had the opportunity to go through this article and I found it really useful indeed.
  • RedSportNiac Sep 12, 2010 @ 6:18 am | delete
    What a beautiful and meaningful lens. Nicely done.
  • Maurits Sep 6, 2010 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    Thank you for this insight. I have been having trouble with many of the things that you have described here, wondering what there is to life that I want to fight for and why I fought for it before. I'm not saying that I suddenly got revived, but you gave me a way of finding the light, so once again, thank you for this. I especially liked the lecture by Randy Pausch.
  • ShirlW Aug 3, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    I've always enjoyed my visits to your lenses, but this one is most certainly my favorite. Extremely well written and oh so inspiring.
  • boshemia Aug 3, 2010 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    I'm so glad you liked it :)
  • WordCustard Jul 7, 2010 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    Just stopping by to leave an ~*~* Angel Blessing *~*~ on this very deserving lens.
  • ansaw Jun 29, 2010 @ 10:19 am | delete
    I enjoy reading your post and you inspire me while I'm reading your article. This artilce give me courage and idea on how to leave simple. Now I know what is the meaning of Building Self Esteem Once again thanks for the post.
  • Jun 14, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    If we still had the star rating system, I still couldn't give this lens the rating it deserves ~ 10 !
    You made a very powerful point in a loving, yet clear way. I love this lens and I love you for creating it. :)
  • aesta1 May 12, 2010 @ 2:09 am | delete
    I looked to find out if someone has written on loving yourself and lo and behold...not only has someone done it but done it so well...I could do no better. I take my hats off. Thank you. Just love reading it.
  • LoKackl May 6, 2010 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Beautifully done. SquidAngel Blessed.
  • Mickie_G Apr 20, 2010 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    I love the b/w color scheme! It is just beautiful. Thanks for telling us the source for the lovely photos. Blessed by this Angel Today.

    My best lesson: when you need help, find a support group. As a young mom, I was feeling frustrated and lost so I asked my minister to form a support group for young moms. He was a trained physiologist and jumped at the chance.

    When my husband died at the age of 45, I needed to reach out of my self imposed cocoon and joined a Grief Recovery Group for Young Adults. It was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. I got the help, acceptance, understanding and support from this group of people who knew what I was going through. I still have deep friendships with some of the members 15 years later.
  • LoKackl May 6, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    My experience as a young mom and after death very similar, Mickie_G. Yay for groups!
  • zodifl Apr 15, 2010 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Very well written lens full of powerful information. I did not get time to read it all but I will be back soon. Thank you
  • Heather426 Apr 7, 2010 @ 11:32 am | delete
    beautiful lens about learning to love yourself!
  • arncyn Mar 25, 2010 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Beautifully written and crafted lens. It's true that we can't love others if we can't love ourselves. Congrats on the star! *blessed by an angel*
  • sandyspider Mar 16, 2010 @ 9:40 am | delete
    Congratulations on the purple star. Very well put together lens.
  • WordCustard Mar 11, 2010 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    This is excellent, congratulations on the star, well deserved!
  • boshemia Mar 11, 2010 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    Why thank you for stopping by and for the kind comments, they are much appreciated :)
  • buddbeli Mar 11, 2010 @ 7:13 am | delete
    You sure deserve the kudos. Wonderful lens -- great wisdom. Peace my friend ...
  • boshemia Mar 11, 2010 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    Thank you dear friend :)
  • Jewelsofawe Mar 10, 2010 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Congrats on the purple star!
  • boshemia Mar 11, 2010 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Thank you lovely lady!
  • WindyWinters Mar 10, 2010 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your Purple Star. :)
  • boshemia Mar 10, 2010 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    Thank you so much, I'm tickled purple!
  • prosperity66 Mar 8, 2010 @ 3:49 am | delete
    I came because Kathy McGraw recommended the page and have to say that it's beautifully done and interesting.
    SquidAngel blessings.
  • boshemia Mar 10, 2010 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    Thank you for the blessing, they sure do make a day brighter!!!
  • Spook Mar 6, 2010 @ 5:05 am | delete
    I always forget. I hope you don't mind but I'm lensrolling this?
  • boshemia Mar 6, 2010 @ 11:56 am | delete
    but of course... it would be an honor!
  • Spook Mar 6, 2010 @ 5:03 am | delete
    An astonishingly beautiful lens. The only person in this world you are truly responsible for is you.
    Personally, I have to disagree with that sentence if it means you come first, before your children and your family. I think it's the other way around and sometimes therein lies the problem. Selfishness. The other day I was ranting with my workmates. Eventually the conclusion was, if everybody put their problems on the table and after discussing them all.You would take your own back. Too true. Congratulations on the purple.
  • boshemia Mar 6, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Very true... it's hard to maintain a balance between caring for self and caring for others. If you don't love yourself you can't truly love others but if you don't truly love others can you still love yourself?
  • ulla_hennig Mar 6, 2010 @ 4:08 am | delete
    Congratulaitons on your purple star!
  • boshemia Mar 6, 2010 @ 11:56 am | delete
    Thank you!
  • BigGirlBlue Mar 5, 2010 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    I find I go through phases of easy living with myself. It's a rollercoaster.

    Congratulations on your purpler star!
  • boshemia Mar 6, 2010 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Thank you so much!
  • JoyfulPamela Mar 4, 2010 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your purple star!
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 2, 2010 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Where do I start? Self-acceptance, choices, balance? Like always you have laid this out very well, and the message is one that many people need to internalize in order to "find love". Blessed by an Angel, and big hugs to you :)
  • Jan 26, 2010 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Self-love (and understanding the importance of it); acceptance; knowing it's okay to make mistakes... These are all vital, I think, to living happily with yourself.

    Thanks for the comprehensive and thought-provoking lens! :-)

    Steve
  • Jan 26, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete
    Self-love (and understanding the importance of it); acceptance; knowing it's okay to make mistakes... These are all vital, I think, to living happily with yourself.

    Thanks for the comprehensive and thought-provoking lens! :-)

    Steve
  • WhiteOak50 Jan 26, 2010 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Fantastic lens!! "Blessed by a SquidAngel" and featured on /www.squidoo.com/whiteoakssquidangel">My Angel Lens
  • Ramkitten Oct 26, 2009 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    Your lenses--your writing--never ceases to amaze me. You are such an insightful and wise person, and that really comes through here. It took me about 30 years to really learn to like and accept myself, faults and all. And that's really improved my relationships with other people, too. I finally realized that I was basically living someone else's life and started concentrating on me and what made me happy. In that way, I was able to be more giving to others at the same time.
  • Claudia Franco Sep 26, 2009 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    Today was a really difficult day ... I realize I don't know how to live with myself and that's how I stumbbled upon your website. You are truly heaven sent ... and you are putting your life's experiences out to help other people in the same situation you were before. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING.
  • Libby_Gill Sep 13, 2009 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens! You share a lot of great information and resources here. When you have a chance, I'd love for you to visit my You Unstuck lens. Be sure to say hello when you stop by!
  • Zut_Moon Aug 27, 2009 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Wow, you are a lot smater than you look (just joking). This is only the 2nd lens of yours that I have looked at but I am impressed.

    You have a good grasp on life and what it takes to be happy. Hold old did you say you were ... ???

    Seems you got to this spiritual level quicker than I did. At any rate, I need to five star this and favor it , lensroll it (if I can remember how) and generally link it into my lenses. Royalties you holler ...oh heck, I don;t think you'll mind the extra exposure.

    Well Done !!!
  • davidstillwagon Jul 1, 2009 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    terrific lens! I'll give it a 5
  • nuclamom Jun 1, 2009 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Another excellent lens! :)
  • JanTUB May 23, 2009 @ 11:21 am | in reply to JanTUB | delete
    'someonee' should read 'someone else's'
    Sorry
  • JanTUB May 23, 2009 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Many years ago in Brisbane, I was personal development liaison at my church. I found that many women my age had low self-esteem, so decided to run a workshop. inviting professionals to take some sessions. In preparation I read 17 books on the subject. One of those was : Honoring the Self: Self-Esteem and Personal Transformation by Dr Nathaniel Branden, a life-changing book.

    A quote from the book:

    It is unreasonable to live your life according to someonee expectations.

    I stopped immediately. 5* and thanks for this great lens.
  • AngelaChenShui May 21, 2009 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    WONDERFUL lens ~ happy I popped over from Twitter! Rated 5 *'s and will check if you have other lenses.
    Angela from Soul Mate Compatibility.
  • Apr 25, 2009 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    very nice lens, well written and formatted, nicely done

    Visit From SquidRank Random Lens Viewer
  • mysticmama Apr 18, 2009 @ 10:16 am | delete
    I would like to invite you to submit this lens to the sharing heats group :)
    http://www.squidoo.com/group/sharingheartsgroup

    feel free to delete this comment if you don't want the link in your comments (sorry about that)
  • Tipi Jan 23, 2009 @ 9:06 am | delete
    A very helpful lens. You are creative! :)
  • AshleyBretting-M.S. Jan 14, 2009 @ 8:59 am | delete
    What a nice job you've done! 5*

    Stop by and say hello, would love to see you there
    http://www.squidoo.com/psychotherapist
  • monarch13 Jan 8, 2009 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Wow, very prolific! I empathize completely. 5 stars and rolled to Cope with Anger, Create Happiness.
  • HealthyHolidayTips Jan 4, 2009 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!!!
  • spirituality Jan 4, 2009 @ 6:34 am | delete
    Inspiring & very well illustrated :)
  • Dec 24, 2008 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Excellent, inspiring and insightful!
  • Mayflowerblood Dec 23, 2008 @ 10:36 am | delete
    excellent! =]
  • ArtByLinda Dec 23, 2008 @ 9:24 am | delete
    Wow, this is incredibly well done! Your sharing of the lessons you have learned along the way will help someone else, it is truly a gift you have shared. Thank you! Linda
  • mulberry Dec 23, 2008 @ 8:23 am | delete
    Wow, really, really good stuff. (the pictures really add to it as well)
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Dec 23, 2008 @ 5:48 am | delete
    Wonderful lens. You are a great writer with a lot of depth of feeling.
    Lizzy
  • HomeTowne_Market Dec 23, 2008 @ 5:41 am | delete
    Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing with us!

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