Self-Approval

"We become whole by being all of ourselves, including the aspects of ourselves we like least as well as those of which we are able to approve." ~ Madeleine L'Engle

A friend posted this quote on Facebook today and it made me remember how much I love Madeleine and her writings. I took a writing class from her a long time ago, with my friend whose wedding I recently attended. We had a blast learning from her.

Madeleine had loyal readers who fell into her books, whatever the genre. My cousin, our friend and I often discussed them. Another friend in Minneapolis started me on her Crosswicks Journals. We too rehashed the lessons learned from Madeleine.

There are lots of things I like least about myself, and just as many things I approve. I am grateful for that as many women have a shopping list 10 pages long about our self-hatred areas. I have worked hard to not to that to myself.

How about you? How does your list balance out?

Peace,

Suzanne