{"id":1570,"date":"2015-02-24T21:24:25","date_gmt":"2015-02-24T21:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/gooddaysbaddays\/?p=1570"},"modified":"2015-02-22T21:34:22","modified_gmt":"2015-02-22T21:34:22","slug":"tlc-tuesday-award-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/gooddaysbaddays\/2015\/02\/tlc-tuesday-award-yourself.html","title":{"rendered":"TLC Tuesday: Award Yourself!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here in Southern California, the awards season is winding down. For the past few months, a crescendo of award ceremonies, large and small, has built up to last \u00a0Sunday night’s festivities, and I think that, at least for now, all will be calmer for not having “And the winner is…” around every corner!<\/p>\n

But, wait! There’s one more person who needs to be recognized!<\/p>\n

You! \u00a0Yes, you!<\/p>\n

If you work hard, live with chronic pain or illness, try your best to help others, strive to live a good life, and take and meet your responsibilities seriously – you deserve an award!<\/p>\n

True, no one’s going to pop onto your front porch with fanfare and a statuette. \u00a0But, all too often, we don’t appreciate the stellar achievements made through daily living.<\/p>\n

And, if we don’t appreciate them, we’ll soon feel weighed down and doubtful of our own, good, God-given worth!<\/p>\n

So, today, appreciate the goodness inside of you and the remarkable things you do each day – for yourself and others in the world around you.<\/p>\n

If you’re a parent, reflect on your hard and oh-so-important work and let gratitude overtake fatigue.<\/p>\n

If you live with a chronic health condition, stop, rest, and appreciate the nurturing things you do to take care of your precious life, no matter how challenging your health is.<\/p>\n

If you simply strive to do well at your job and live peaceably with others – today is your day, too.<\/p>\n

The world can probably do without another big-budget movie or over-the-top gala.<\/p>\n

But your world is dependent on you and your goodness and hard work.<\/p>\n

Yes, today is your day!<\/p>\n

Peace,<\/p>\n

Maureen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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