Queenie Tong, Expressive Arts Therapist
謝謝 Candice 寫下這本充滿愛與力量的書！《The Ball Inside of Us》讓我深刻體會到，自我價值並不是由成就、外表或他人的評價決定，而是來自內心的愛與接納。
書中利用一個「球」比喻為內在自我 (Inner-self) 令我感到特別深刻，因為它很形象化地提醒我們，無論經歷成功或失敗，我們的內在價值始終不變。這不僅對孩子來說是重要的觀念，對於長期以來習慣用外在標準衡量自己的大人來說，更是一個不可或缺的提醒。
書中還分享了一些簡單但充滿力量的肯定語句，例如：
- 「沒有人是完美的。」
- 「我已經足夠好。」
- 「我的內心充滿愛。」
這些話語幫助我們重新連結自己的內在價值，提醒自己值得被愛與尊重。
受到這本書的啟發，我特意用輕黏土製作了一顆屬於自己的「內在之球」。一開始，我會在意它的形狀是否完美，但隨即想起書中的訊息—重點不是完美，而是接納自己。這讓我放下對完美的執著，開始享受創作的過程，欣賞這顆球的獨特之美。
我真心推薦這本書給所有人，特別是父母。這本書不僅能幫助孩子建立健康的自我價值觀，也能讓我們學習如何愛自己。讓我們從自身開始，學會用愛與接納對待自己與他人，讓世界變得更加溫暖與美好。
English Translation:
Thank you Candice for writing this loving and empowering book! "The Ball Inside of Us" made me deeply realize that self-worth is not determined by achievements, appearance, or the evaluation of others, but from the love and acceptance within.
I was particularly impressed by the use of a "ball" as a metaphor for the inner-self in the book, because it vividly reminds us that no matter whether we experience success or failure, our intrinsic value remains unchanged. This is not only an important concept for children, but also an indispensable reminder for adults who have long been accustomed to measuring themselves by external standards.
The book also shares some simple yet powerful affirmations, such as:
- "No one is perfect."
- "I'm good enough."
- "My heart is filled with love."
These words help us reconnect with our inner worth and remind us that we are worthy of love and respect.
Inspired by this book, I specially made my own "inner ball" out of light clay. At first, I would care about whether its shape was perfect, but then I remembered the message in the book—the point is not to be perfect, but to accept yourself. This allowed me to let go of my obsession with perfection and start enjoying the creative process and appreciating the unique beauty of this ball.
I truly recommend this book to everyone, especially parents. This book not only helps children establish healthy self-values, but also allows us to learn how to love ourselves. Let us start from ourselves, learn to treat ourselves and others with love and acceptance, and make the world a warmer and better place.
-Queenie Tong, Expressive Arts Therapist
Learn more about Queenie on Instagram: @queenietongmusic
Queenie Tong
Expressive Arts Therapist
