Self-Love

Self-love.

We live in times where self-love is frequently used.

It sounds great,

But what does it even mean?

Love yourself,

The old man tells the child.

Love yourself,

The mother tells her son.

I have been thinking about this lately.

In my opinion,

Self-love is becoming our own best friend.

Self-love is nurturing ourselves even when the reflection in the mirror is one we dislike.

Self-love is continuously walking through hell and never giving up.

Self-love is not one action.

It is a journey we need to embark on every day.

To love ourselves more,

To open ourselves to the infinite possibilities that life throws at us.

I know how woo-woo this is going to sound,

But I honestly believe self-love is the art of opening the heart and coming to the realization that we are worthy of love.

Showing up is an act of self-love.

Showing up for ourselves when our minds are racing.

Showing up for ourselves when there's a dark cloud above our heads.

Showing up for ourselves even when our inner worlds are falling.

Showing up over and over again until a glimpse of light finds its way through the gaps.

I have begun to discover self-love through discipline and practice,

Especially on days I do not feel like showing up.

Those are the practices that make the difference.

I hope this encourages you to practice self-love,

Even on days when you feel trapped within your thoughts or drowning in pain from the past.

Despite anything,

Love yourself.