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Self-Love

by Ricardo Da Costa

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Self-love is a journey. It is to do what needs to get done when we least feel like it, saying no when are afraid to, standing up for our beliefs, nurturing ourselves every day, believing in our dreams, and acting upon visions.

Self LoveSelf CompassionEmotional ResilienceHeart OpeningMindfulnessMindfulness For Health

Transcript

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.

Meet your Teacher

Ricardo Da CostaUbud, Indonesia

4.7 (207)

Recent Reviews

Rebecca

October 1, 2024

A life journey of showing up (especially in the storms) is our pathway to continuing Self Love! Thank you for this insightful talk!

Lisa

February 8, 2023

I had never thought about how just showing up is self love. Simply opening this app and wanting to do something that feels good and healthy is self love. Thank you.

Jamieson

February 5, 2022

That was beautiful! Thank you and Namaste!

Marta🌞

June 23, 2021

Simple, powerful, heartfelt words; thank you Ricardo🙏💞✨

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