Loving Yourself
Each of us has a great potential inside which can only be unlocked by the power of love. Most people consider love to be our ultimate goal. Everyone wants happiness, fulfillment, and a feeling of healthy belonging. We all have the right to be loved. But how can we achieve this? We must start by believing in ourselves, gaining confidence and conviction, perhaps learning new thought patterns and behaviors. When we start to love ourselves, we are better able to love others as well.
Taking the First Step
Once you decide that you want to believe in yourself, you’ve taken the first step. Awareness is the first step to achieving harmony and acceptance. Consider the following statements and note your strengths and weaknesses:
- I believe that I am a good person.
- I am able to express my feelings.
- I appreciate my body and take proper care of it.
- I see challenges as chances for growth.
- I am creating circumstances that support my personal worth.
- I create and enjoy intimate relationships.
- I believe that life offers abundance to me.
- I know my needs and how to meet them.
- I am establishing the life I want.
- I have faith in my own abilities and resources.
- I participate in meaningful activities.
Awareness is the first step to achieving harmony and acceptance. Continue the process of discovery by deciding if you can accept yourself as you are now or if there are things that you need to work on.
Make a List
You are unique and special. Make a list of what you like about yourself, all your positive qualities, the things you do well. Spend time every day reviewing your list. Focus on the positive. Tell yourself that you can live up to your potential. By discovering yourself, who you are and your positive qualities, you will learn to love yourself. Discovery is the beginning to the creation of a fulfilling life.
