Words of Affirmation (to myself, for my birthday)

12/11/2019

My Love Language (of the 5) lately has been Words of Affirmation. With such a nomadic life, words are timeless and location independent. They cost nothing and can lift heaviness we don’t need to carry. They touch hearts (and egos) when physical connection isn’t possible.

This morning I woke up in Sri Lanka having brought in my 32nd birthday with great friends and a night of perfectly combined gin, dancing my face off, and solid sleep. But the nastiness of words in my own head started tearing me down- nothing new. They told me I’m inadequate, boring, bratty, and obviously took jabs at my physical appearance. My monologue blared out my insecurities and bashed the things I’m proud of. Downright NASTY.

So, I isolated myself for a while. Sabotaged to make reality of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Left my friends with their good intentions so I could wallow in my self-pity and lack of self-esteem.

BUT!! This is not how I intend to move into another dance around the sun.
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My Love Language is Words of Affirmation, so I sat down with a journal and loved up on myself until I blushed.

With that, for my birthday, I’d love for you to gift me with Words of Affirmation. If you feel called to, share something meaningful, personal, and loving.

3 Comments

Charli Cavalcante

12/11/2019 11:17:43 am

I look forward to your Love Notes every day. I'm proud of the adventurous, insightful, loving woman you've become. Don't listen to those dark thoughts; they are not who you really are. Thank you for being you, and for sending out all the love and light you do. Sharing that with the world is the most important job!

Liza Seltzer

12/11/2019 04:44:01 pm

Happy Birthday Gina! Thanks for sharing your experience and the Love Languages content, so glad your inner wisdom is allowing you to recognize your demons as invalid and a waste of time. We all know how beautiful your soul is, but the most important thing is that you do! Thanks for everything you put out into the universe xoxo

Kristen Palone

12/13/2019 08:09:52 am

I’d like to express my gratitude for your willingness to be so vulnerable and transparent in the service of others. You are a true source of support and insight. I understand how nasty self talk can be at times and I celebrate that your gifts yourself with positive declarations to make yourself blush.

Through our relationships, you’ve held space for me that is precious and very treasured. I greatly appreciate the curious perspective you continually bring to challenges in life. thanks for being you Gina!!!

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