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After reading Wishtress Jamie’s question for today:
What do you wish to acknowledge yourself for?
I wasn’t sure how to answer. So, I asked my husband, “What do I wish to acknowledge myself for?” He answered me with, “For totally rocking, kicking much ass and being the most awesome woman ever!” Sorry ladies, he’s mine. 
My first thought about this question was that we were to choose something positive, however, we can also acknowledge something about ourselves or something we’ve done that we now regret. Today’s not that day. Let’s keep things on a bright note, shall we?
When I told my husband I was NOT going to gush about how awesome I am, he suggested I talk about how I try to find the good in every person and situation. It is true that even though I might see the negative, I choose to believe in and focus on the positive. However, that’s not what I’m going to acknowledge about myself today either.
I wish to acknowledge that I am a person you can turn to when you’re confused, hurt, guilty, sad, lost, angry or anxious and I will do my best to comfort you, build you up, and help you see the positive, too. Maybe it is my calm demeanor that draws people when they need help because they know I will listen and not judge. I won’t immediately tell you what you should do. Isn’t it better to help you sort things out so you can make a clear decision yourself?
I might have mentioned some time ago that I chose psychologist and writer as my careers of choice to be printed in my senior year book. Perhaps I should have earned my degree and found a job in psychology but I was concerned that it would tear me up in time. My empathetic nature aides me in helping others but it also puts me too fully in their shoes and I feel too much. Could I have worked through that and made more of a difference in this life?
It feels very strange talking about myself in this way, saying good things about myself, without feeling silly or boastful.
I do not see at this point that I’ll go back to school and become a psychologist, but I can use this intuitive and empathetic part of myself to help a friend or stranger in need, promote peace and diffuse explosive situations, and guide the anxious to a calmer state so their truth and gifts and desires can be revealed. Isn’t this what we should be doing anyway?
Thank your for going on this ride of self-exploration with me. Fellow Wishcasters, I look forward to reading your wishes and discovering even more of your awesomeness!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
And tell your hubby how wonderful we all think he is, too!
As Pamela is so right in acknowledging about herself, so I join her with love and intention of acknowledging and thanking her for being the supportive person others can turn to when they are in need.
A safe place, and those that work hard to create them, must always be acknowledging for doing so!
YAY You!
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself for being someone people can turn to without fear of judgement, I also wish to see her acknowledged for such a wonderful thing!
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself for, I also acknowledge for her.
May people always see you for who you are. And your husband sounds amazing!
You know what – you didn’t need the rest (lovely though it was). Your husband probably knows you better than anyone and if he thinks you deserve it “For totally rocking, kicking much ass and being the most awesome woman ever!”, then so do I! Well done girl.
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
OMG!!!
your husband rocks!
yes yes yes to for totally rocking, kicking much ass and being the most awesome woman ever!”
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge her compassionate self, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
Hmmmm maybe a life or Soul coach!!! What a powerful..wonderful wish hon!!! Yes Yes Yes…let that fly hon!!! And the guy – whoo hoo and good for him!!! Gotta love a guy like that!!! Namaste, Sarah
I think I love your husband
But only because he supports you so awesomely!!!!!!!!! But I do love what you say here, that “It feels very strange talking about myself in this way, saying good things about myself, without feeling silly or boastful.” GROK! Totally, but beautifully said…
♥
As Pamela acknowledges herself, and *FOR* herself, so too do I lovingly acknowledge Pamela
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge for herself, so I wish to acknowledge for her also.
This is just delightful, from the interaction between you and that wonderful man you got yourself, to the sweetly shy way you come about telling us how wonderful you are
We don’t have to do big things, just loving things, right?
As Sweet Kind Empathic Pamela wishes to acknowledge about herself, so I wish to acknowledge with her.
As Pamela acnokledges her strengths so I acknowledge her also! Thanks for being a sounding board to many!
Hi Pamela,
Sounds like you are an everyday psychologist, an empathetic enchantress, a person who lends listening support to those in need. I sometimes wish our society would bag the degrees (and their expense) and let people naturally grow into their life missions. Why not be an everyday empathy psychologist! Empathy is a rare but much needed skill! Love your husband’s words to you. He’s fun.
Enjoy this opportunity to acknowledge your greatness!
Giulietta the Muse
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
You are a rock star, Pamela! I love watching your site transform. I’m imagining all sorts of behind the scenes stirrings and transformations as well
As Pamela wishes to acknowlege what an Amazing friend she is, so I wish too. And it is okay to have more than one acknowlegment!
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Pamela… you kick ass. Keep talking about yourself…
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
I’m wishing you all that you wish for yourself today…may all your strengths and talents and tendencies shine forth in whatever form you choose them to take!
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
You are beautiful!
As Pamela wishes to acknowledge herself for, I also acknowledge for her.
(Astute husband!)
Well done, YOU!
One of the hardest exercises I ever have to do is to acknowledge the good in me.
And there is good…….G-d made me into this package for a reason and there IS a usefulness for me, exactly as I am.
Compassion and empathy didn’t come naturally to me. (My sister got that gene…..LOL) But I’ve practiced and learned my way into interacting with people differently.
So much that I’m told I’m one of the kindest people folks know.
Me.
ME?
Oddly, I don’t see myself as other people do.
Or perhaps it’s because I don’t want to. (one can wrap a whole lot into what one creates as their ‘identity’, eh?)
You get to be all that you were designed to be–and apparently for you, it’s effortless.
Which amazes me.
*sending prayers and positive thoughts*
*sending a request for cloning the hubby*
*laughing!!*
Blessings to you and yours!!