Worst Critic

             I am one tough cookie. Well, that is how my self critic would like me to be. My bar is set high and I except only the best from myself. Can I meet the standards I hold myself accountable for? I give it hell and my self critic puts me through it when I see myself falling short. As far as my self critic is concerned, falling short is a several-times-a-day event.                                                                                                                                                                                              Here is where I must remember that I am my own worst critic. I am harder on myself then anyone else is. I know I'm not alone here. With this in mind we must remember to see ourselves through non critical eyes. To allow ourselves to see our own beauty. To allow ourselves to shine and shine brightly. To be confident. To stand tall. Because that self critic has a way of beating one down, making one feel small. All of our past difficulties and triumphs have formed us and are the building blocks of our inner strength. We have more to experience and we will do so with grace and poise because we have the wisdom from our past to guide us in what life throws our way next. So the next time you see your reflection in the mirror, see your beauty, be confident and know that your inner strength is rooted deeply in your being. It's not going anywhere. It's always been there and always will be. Keep that self critic in check. Let yourself soar.