From “Reviving the Golden Rule: How the Ancient Ethic of Neighbor Love Can Heal the World” by Andrew DeCort
- Eyes: Look in the mirror and see yourself as a beloved child of God. You don’t need to hide from your struggles, fear, or shame. You are loved.
- Ears: Allow yourself to receive words of encouragement from others. Listen to your life’s places of pain, hope, and gifting. Get to know yourself.
- Mouth: Speak positive words of life to yourself. Challenge negative voices and affirm what is good in yourself.
- Hands: Put your hands on your heart and remind yourself that your body is beautiful and valuable just as it is. Your body was made for love.
- Heart: Give thanks for the gift of your birth, the gift of being alive today, and the gift you are to others. Practice gratitude and welcome hope into your heart.
- Feet: Go places where you can be refreshed and enlivened. Meet with a friend, mentor, or coach to explore yourself and grow in your personal and professional life.
- Brain: Ask yourself thoughtful questions and get to know yourself. What do I love? What are my gifts? How do I want to grow? What kind of person do I want to become?