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RADICAL SELF LOVE

 


And still, after all this time, 

the Sun has never said to the Earth, 

“You owe me.” 

Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky. 

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WHAT IS SELF LOVE?

The dictionary says, it is the instinct or desire to promote one’s own well-being; regard for or love of one’s self.”

 

Self-love is all about unconditionally accepting oneself. It includes every aspect of us. Our body, Our mind, Our voice, Our soul, Our actions. Every bit of it. It’s not about thinking that we’re flawless, but it is about loving ourselves despite any perceived imperfections. It is about wrapping ourselves in a hug and seeing ourselves worthy

Give yourself the permission to be who you are regardless of what anybody else thinks. Do not deny yourself the life you want to live because you’re worried you’re not good enough or that you’ll be judged or that it’s too risky, because who does that benefit? Not you for sure! When you live your life doing the things that you really want to do, that you’re good at, that bring you joy, that ignite the spark within you, you walk around so lit up that you shoot sunbeams out of your eyeballs, lighting up the world around you. Which is precisely why you are here: to Shine!

Imagine what our world would be like if everyone loved themselves so much that they weren’t threatened by other people’s opinions or skin colors or sexual preferences or talents or education or possessions or lack of possessions or religious beliefs or customs or their general tendency to just be whoever the hell they are. Imagine how different your reality would be, if you woke up every morning certain of your own lovability and your critically important role on this planet. And if you poo-pooed shame, guilt, self-doubt, and self-loathing and allowed yourself to be, do, and have everything your little heart desired.

That’s the kind of world we all want to live in.

 

In the interest of perpetuating such radical, reality-altering self-love, here are some of the best ways to win yourself over again:




1. APPRECIATE HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE

There will never be anyone exactly like you. You were given special gifts and talents to share with the world. You have a way of being in the world and a perspective that’s unique to you. You are the only one who thinks your thoughts the way you think them. You have created your own unique reality and are living your life according to your own unique path. You are the only you that will ever be. You are kind of a big deal.

2. DROWN YOURSELF IN AFFIRMATIONS

Figure out which affirmations you need to hear the most and repeat them all day long in your head:

-I am brilliant, bright, and beautiful.

-I am worthy and I receive love every day.
-I am proud of myself and everything I have accomplished
-I love myself unconditionally.
-I am unstoppable.

-The universe is awesome and so am I.

-I deserve and receive massive amount love everyday.



3. DO THINGS YOU LOVE

Buy that new dress you always wanted, new pair of jeans, hire someone to cook your food or do your dishes, go for a swim in the cold, sit and stare at the endless ocean, lay in bed all day, eat your favorite food. Take care of yourself as if you’re the most awesome person you’ve ever met.

4. DITCH THE SELF-DEPRECATING HUMOR

 What you tell yourself daily is more powerful than you know. Seemingly harmless jokes, over time, turn into seriously destructive beliefs. Our thoughts become our words, our words become our beliefs, our beliefs become our actions, our actions become our habits, and our habits become our realities.



5. DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS

Comparison is the fastest way to take all the fun out of life. Focus on yourself, enjoying yourself and be pleased with what you’re creating. It’s precisely your uniqueness, make peace with it.

6. FORGIVE YOURSELF

Guilt, shame, and self-criticism are some of the most destructive forces in your life, which is why forgiveness should be your power against them.


You are powerful.

You are loved.

You are surrounded by miracles.

Believe, really believe that what you desire is here and available to you. And you can have it all.

Love Yourself.

You are everything that you need to be, you’re a badass!

 

If we really love ourselves, everything in our life works.

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