It has taken me time to learn how to love myself.
Some of you may feel the same way or not. I
don't recall ever having a conversation about self-love with anyone.
Why has it taken me all these years to embrace this concept? I am not sure I have an answer for you.
My parents stressed school, college, and getting a good job, encouraging us to be the best in all our undertakings.
Would I have done anything differently if I knew self-love and self-care; I don't know.
I like to think my choices would have been different in some situations. I can make a list. Or I can take a deep breath and move forward with my new tools.
I am now a firm believer in looking forward as I continue my life's journey. If I cloud my spirit and mind with the past serves no purpose.
I must continue manifesting the vision I have for myself. While doing me, I will continue with my daily affirmation and take care of myself, mind, body, and soul.
Your journey is all part of life but remember to love yourself during the process.
Love this! Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Great insight, Renee.
Being a single parent raising twins, this notion of self-love wasn't even a thought. I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIME! I did not stumble upon it until my twins were grown and moved out of the house. Then and not even then did I think of such a process of developing self-love. However, I actually began to focus on it when I retired.
Lo & behold, I knew I was doing it all along! This self-love discovery was placed in my lap during a spiritual counseling session. The words, "How do you think you got this far?" Self-love isn't just treating yourself to a spa day, quiet time, exercising, eating right, or enjoying quality time with friends. It's…