I have come to the conclusion that you can only love to the level at which you love yourself.
You must do the work to fall in love with yourself and be happy with who you are before entering any relationship, whether that be on a personal or professional level.
Only then can you truly give and receive love in a healthy and fulfilling way.
It's not easy to hear, but others cannot fill the void inside you, only you can do that.
Only you can give yourself the best type of love that you deserve and want.
Once you are able to love yourself, then you can love someone else properly as well as they deserve without expectations or demands.
At over half a century old, I have finally learnt that self-love is the foundation of a happy and healthy life.
It involves accepting yourself for who you are, flaws and all, and treating yourself with kindness and compassion.
This includes taking care of your physical and mental health, setting boundaries, finding your "no's" and being true to yourself.
When you love yourself, you are more likely to attract those people who also love and respect you.
If this year has taught me anything it's that self-acceptance is also an important aspect of self-love.
It means accepting and embracing all parts of yourself, including your past and your present.
It's about letting go of the need to be perfect and embracing the reality that everyone is human and makes mistakes.
By accepting yourself, which can be far from easy, you can let go of self-criticism and negative self-talk, which, I am sure you already know, is a death sentence to your self-esteem.
Focusing on self-love and self-acceptance is essential for finding happiness in any relationship.
It's a journey worth taking, and you deserve it.
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