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The Self-Love Antidote

by Ricardo Da Costa

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I hope the fear in your heart transforms into courage. I hope your negative beliefs transform into positive ones. I hope all doubt and mental distortions fade away. I hope you know it's possible to feel free within yourself.

Self LoveSelf CompassionEmotional ResilienceHeart OpeningSelf WorthCouragePositive BeliefsFreedom

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've been thinking about this lately.

In my opinion,

Self-love is becoming our own best friends.

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

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Recent Reviews

Marina

November 6, 2024

Beautiful and powerful. Self love β€οΈπŸ’›. Grateful heart!

Erica

August 12, 2024

β€œI’m here for you. What do you need?” β€œWhat can I do for you to feel safe?”

Arlyne

May 3, 2024

Thank you for this. I love it....I self love itπŸ˜…. πŸ™πŸ½πŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

Kimistry

April 29, 2024

Thank you Ricardo. A very powerful observation of how we say things without fully respecting what we are communicating to ourselves and others. You have given me a gift of insight to my own casual thoughts 🧐 Awesome job 😁

Jesse

February 26, 2024

Beautiful practice to embrace your greatest inherit potential which is love for oneself. Thank πŸ™ you πŸ’•Jesse

Dr.

January 17, 2024

Thank you, I needed to hear this today but also feel it!

Ellen

November 27, 2023

Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt message with such care and clarity.

Liddy

April 7, 2023

Thank you so much that is absolutely the most beautiful practice. I appreciate you sharing your gifts with us in this beautiful meditation community. This is a great focal point to start always with the self.

Sam

April 6, 2023

Given that I skipped my morning ritual, this was very timely. Thank you πŸ™πŸΎ

Manie

April 6, 2023

Confirmation ... Thanks dear Ricardo for this encouragement!

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