Self-Love

When it comes to self-love, too many people focus on the things they lack instead of the things they have. They see themselves as unworthy and undeserving of love and care. This creates a negative feedback loop that can be difficult to break out of. However, it's important to remember that self-love is not about perfection. It's about accepting yourself for who you are and making a commitment to taking care of yourself.

This means making time for the things that make you happy and giving yourself permission to say "no" when you need to. It also means being gentle with yourself when you make mistakes and remembering that you are worthy of love and care no matter what.

One of the best ways to practice self-love is to be mindful of your thoughts and words. Pay attention to the things you say to yourself on a daily basis. Are they negative or positive? If they're negative, try to reframe them in a more positive light. For example, instead of telling yourself that you're "fat" or "ugly," try saying something like, "I'm beautiful and I love my body just the way it is."

Self-love means making time for the things that make you happy and giving yourself permission to say "no" when you need to. It also means being gentle with yourself when you make mistakes and remembering that you are worthy of love and care no matter what. 

The first step is acknowledging that you are worthy of love. A lot of people never get to this point because they don't believe they are good enough, smart enough, or _____ enough. But the truth is, we are all deserving of love. Just as you are perfect the way you are, so is everyone else. Once you realize that, it becomes easier to love yourself.

The second step is recognizing that your happiness comes from within. It's not going to be found in a relationship, job, or material possessions. Those things can add to your happiness, but they can't give it to you. That's why it's so important to focus on taking care of yourself- mind, body, and soul. When you do that, you'll be amazed at how much your life improves and how much happier you become.

Lastly, stop comparing yourself to others. We all have different experiences and journeys in life, so it's impossible to compare apples to oranges. comparing yourself will only lead to jealousy and unhappiness. Focus on your own journey and learn to love yourself for who you are. Not who you think you should be.

When you make self-love a priority, you'll find that your life becomes more joyful, fulfilling, and meaningful. So don't wait any longer. Start showing yourself some love today! I dedicate today to self-love. To sitting with beauty in soft light. To honoring my lifelong partner - ME. I will meditate, sit in nature, drink clean water, and nap. I will whisper all those loving things my soul cries out to hear from a lover--you are beautiful, you are worthy, you are amazing. I send you all of the love that comes from the endless well of my heart. I see you and I honor you.