"Self-love seems so often unrequited." ~ Anthony Powell
When you sit alone and think about your life, are you proud of yourself? Are you content with the decisions you have made which has paved the path you are on? Can you look in the mirror and say with conviction and truth " I LOVE ME!"? My hope for you is that you have answered yes to all of these questions. For those of us who have answered no, it is time we learn the art of self love.
"To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself, value yourself..." ~ June Jordan
Accept yourself as you are above all else. Acceptance is recognizing your imperfections make you perfect. It is being honest with yourself about who you truly are. Self acceptance does not mean there is no chance for improvement, it is actually stepping into reality and using it as the stepping stone towards what you would like to be, towards change. Accept yourself, embrace your imperfections and take the first step towards your desired chosen path.
"If you must love your neighbor as yourself, it is at least as fair to love yourself as your neighbor." ~ Nicholas de Chamfort
Accept others as they are. Recognizing your imperfections make you perfect, will also make you realize others' imperfections make them perfect as well. The best way to nurture and love ourselves as we are, is to nurture and love our neighbors as they are. If you want love, give love to yourself, and then to others. "Be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." ~ Veronica A. Shoffstall
Plant your roses and take the time to smell them. Take care of your garden, water the grass and walk in it barefoot. Enjoy the way the dirt feels in your hands and what has come out of accepting that dirt serves a greater purpose than to just smudge our character. It is used to make beautiful flowers, trees, and grass grow. No other person will be able to take better care of your garden or appreciate the unconditional love put into it better than you. It's time, love yourself.
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