Self-Love

Embracing Ourselves For Who We Are

Whether we are at our best or at our worst

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I can be…

Stubborn
Confused
Complicated
Arrogant
Presumptuous
Judgmental
Unsure
Impatient
Scared
Disappointed
Overwhelmed
Burnt out
Tired
Lazy
Sad
Anxious
Depressed
Angry
Sensitive
Stressed

…I love myself, and there are things to work on

I can be…

Happy
Successful
At peace
Calm
Confident
Intelligent
Beautiful
Insightful
Grateful
Trusting
Honest
Determined
Authentic
Expressive
Fun
Curious
Kind
Sweet
Graceful

…which is great, and even if I’m not feeling any of these I still love myself

I am being purposefully black and white here. The idea is that regardless of whether we are shining bright or stuck under a rain cloud, whether someone is full of praise or criticism for us, we still deserve to be loved for simply being us. That love comes first and foremost from within ourselves.

Of course, there are aspects of ourselves that can be celebrated, and facets of ourselves that can be worked on. This is not a ticket to escape from introspection and growth. In fact, having this attitude of compassion can enable us to confront the parts of ourselves that are the hardest to face. Only then can we address what we need to.

We are worthy of love, belonging and connection just as we are. We can feel it in our bones.

I hope you enjoyed reading my work.