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.
