hello-kitty

taken from the heart 2 heart website ~

Nobody has the right to know my mind or my business or to tell me what to think, what to feel or what to do.

I have a right to my own thoughts, feelings, values and beliefs.

What I share with others about matters that concern me is determined by what feels right to me - not what they want.

If people are abusive or disrespectful to me, I have a right to tell them so, to ask them to stop and to avoid them.

I don't have to be nice to people who aren't nice to me.

I don't need abuse or to be disrespected.

I have a need and right to love myself, respect myself and to stand up for myself.

I have a right to be who I am and to harmlessly live my own life regardless of whether others don't like it.

I don't have to feel guilty for not behaving as others might want me to or for not giving other what they expect of me.

I accept myself just as I am in the moment with whatever thoughts and feelings I have.

I accept my right to my imperfection and shortcomings and don't feel guilty for not being perfect.

I believe that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us - to be treated with love and respect.

I believe that if I am true to myself and live by the highest truth I know, things will turn out for the best in the long run.

Callie

Heavy stuff HK - thank you. I'm really struggling with how I've been treated - most importantly how I allowed myself to be treated. Going to marinate in this for a bit. Thank you!

ItsmeAlice

This was exactly what I needed to read today!

I know these are true in my heart and yet somehow having someone else write them remind me they are not just something I've made up but are entirely real and necessary for me to live each day.

THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!

hello-kitty

Just a reminder before the weekend... these are your basic human rights.

bluebelle

Thanks, HK. Over the last two days, there's been some drama re my addict mother. I'm thankful that you shared this. It couldn't have come at a better time!

ThatLittleGirl

Thank you...I will print this and keep it in my journal!!!

hello-kitty

Accepting these as my basic human rights and ENFORCING them has made a huge difference in my life. I have them taped to my fridge.