I used to hate myself for this and that, but no more. Now, I hate it when I hear people say “I hate myself” for anything.
Yesterday, in my office, somebody said they hated themselves for not being what they used to be.
Have you ever said, “I hate myself” for anything? I won’t hate you if you share that, below.
I’d hate it if my other photos had any hate in them.
Hate disrupts the immune system. How can we boost it? Let’s start with kind words towards ourselves and others.
During this season, I do not hate myself for
- being done with my holiday shopping,
- eating more sweets than usual,
- applying to do a show at the 2019 Edinburgh Free Fringe,
- starting two new songs, “Don’t Call Me” and “How Much Time Do We Have with Each Other,”
- not being able to get back to sleep in the middle of the night, last night, or
- anything else.
Joan Jett hates herself for loving you:
I might hate myself if I forgot to thank all those who helped me create today’s post and — of course! — YOU, but I doubt it.
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I could hate myself for feeling that too much in the past, Ann, but I’ll let myself slide. Thank you for pointing out how defeating self-hate can be! I hope you get a big yes on the 2019 Fringe Fest show!
You get a big yes for this comment, Mark!
The old saying is that there’s a thin line between love and hate, and whenever we feel like we hate ourselves that’s something to consider. When we feel we hate ourselves we should think of it as loving ourselves enough that we are frustrated with our shortcomings and know we can be better.
Also I know it’ll come up again but I would hate myself if I didn’t right now wish you good luck at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019.
I love your comments, Chris — they couldn’t be better.
Hate is a strong word. Used too often. I prefer to dislike or strongly dislike.
I very strongly like your comment, Susan.
Thank you for reminding us that self-hate is not okay. Love yourself. Love others. No one’s perfect. Thank God for that. If we thought we were, we’d be insufferable!
Thank you, Jan, for another perfectly lovely comment!
I don’t hate myself but it took a while for me to be happy with who I am
I’m happy that you’re happy with who you are, Joanne.
I really do try to be gentle with myself. I cringe at the word “hate” and perhaps dance around it a bit, but I need to give myself the benefit of the doubt so that I’m more patient with others, too. This time of year the expectations are high, and I REALLY have to stand back with some perspective!
Thanks as always, Debra, for your gentle and illuminating perspective.
Hmmm…I’m sure I hated myself for something at some point. But it’s been a while. I’m a lot gentler with my faults…
I’m so glad you’re gentler with yourself, Lisa. Thank you for this gentle comment. ❤
You reminded me to take out my copy of Self Compassion by Kristin Neff. It’s a struggle for me but I try. Btw, my community is named Edinburgh. Good luck!
Thank you for your compassion, Kat! ❤
I’m sure I HAVE said I hated…… about myself. But I don’t want to put the energy into thinking what it was I have said. 😉
I love where you put your energy, Colleen. ❤
Do people really hate themselves, though? Maybe they feel disappointed or uncomfortable, only. Maybe they regret something that they have done? I hope they don’t really hate themselves. However, hating something about yourself could be a good motivator for change.
I hope they don’t really hate themselves, too, Maureen, but people do say that about themselves. I’m hoping they change that as well as other things in their lives. As always, I love your comments.
I hATE myself silly ( ๑ ❛ ڡ ❛ ๑ )♡♡
Now it’s time to love yourself silly! ❤
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I don’t really do hate – though I sometimes wish I could 🙂
I love that you don’t do hate, Derrick.
When I was younger I’ve been using this phrase quite often. I don’t use it anymore. Instead.. I love myself for reading your today post. 😊
I LOVE reading your comment. ❤
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