We are now tackling “Unlocking the Secrets of Happiness” in series of meetings in the Feast and in our Small Group. And, one of the secrets is to become grateful - appreciate life and yourself. With that, we have an assignment to list the 25 things that we like about ourselves. Upon doing that, at first, I find it difficult to complete the 25 items (mwehehe.) It took me two (2) days to complete it. But, as I go along, I am exceeding the required 25 items. Surprisingly, I felt light and happy. Happy about myself. Grateful for having those traits and qualities. Thanking God for the gifts. With this, I decided to share it here and urge my blogger friends to try this themselves. Nothing to lose but happiness to gain. Try it! Consider this as a tag if you like. Tag your blogger friends. Spread the happiness!

Here are the 25 things that I like about myself. Bear with me, in case I overly assessed myself.  

1.      I like myself for being kind

2.      I like myself for being generous

3.      I like myself for being independent

4.      I like myself for being responsible

5.      I like myself for being patient

6.      I like myself for being modest

7.      I like myself for being creative

8.      I like myself for being an achiever

9.      I like myself for being a critical-thinker

10.  I like myself for being healthy and strong

11.  I like myself for being a loving person

12.  I like myself for being reflective and insightful person

13.  I like myself for being an optimist and positive-thinker

14.  I like myself for being an intelligent person (mwehehe. that's what my friends say.)

15.  I like myself for being beautiful (haha! beauty is in the eye of the beholder.)

16.  I like myself for being a silent-worker (it’s just that my skills and talents cannot be hidden. Hehe.)

17.  I like myself for being a true friend (a friend for “life”)

18.  I like myself for being family-oriented person (have close relationship with my family)

19.  I like myself for being passionate in my job (I’m thankful that I found the job that I love and enjoy; irrelevant of company where I am employed)

20.  I like myself for being assertive, pro-active, and strong-willed person

21.  I like myself for being out-going but also enjoys staying at home

22.  I like myself for being a warrior (a “Warrior of Light”, I claimed)

23.  I like myself for being a servant (in my own special way)

24.  I like my self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self-love (as you cannot love others without loving first yourself; you cannot give what you do not have)

25.  I like myself for being a child of God (I thank God for receiving this grace)