You Must First Love Yourself Before You Can Fully Love Another …
In life, we may find it easy to allow ourselves to love and accept multitudes of other people, but when it comes to loving ourselves we’re not as forgiving . In fact, we can be quite relentless in our pursuit of perfection . So, how then do you learn to put aside all the shoulds and should nots we face, and really begin a love affair with yourself ?
The first step is to realize that you are somebody . You’re a friend, someone’s daughter or son, possibly a lover, an employee or employer, or maybe even someone’s spouse . No matter how your role changes, you’re still somebody . Nothing will ever change that .
The next step is to take time out to actually love yourself . In romantic relationships it is often said that true love is shown through actions, not words . Learn to apply this to yourself with the following ideas, and you’ll be on the road to a lifetime romance, with yourself !
Dear Me …
Write a love letter to yourself . In the letter describe what you really like about you, and what you’d like to improve about yourself . Keep it in a special place you can refer to when needed .
Scheduling Time
Make appointments with yourself to do artistic or spiritually uplifting activities. For example, you might enjoy going on a picnic at the park, taking a tour through an art museum, or taking a walk in a secluded area .
The Finer Things In Life
Enjoy the finer things in life ! Eat on your “GOOD” dishes . Enjoy a candlelit meal . Listen to a favorite CD over champagne . Wear your favorite clothes . Treat yourself to unexpected present .
Enlighten Yourself
Try learning an enlightening hobby such as yoga or meditation .
Freedom Of Yourself
Give yourself freedom to make mistakes . Instead of questioning why you are doing, or may have done, something, just accept that you did it . Know inside that you’ll handle it when you’re ready to, and that it is okay to do just that .
Forgiveness
Forgive yourself for something in your past . Write a letter of apology that includes everything you might have done . Seal it in an envelope, and keep it somewhere private .
Day-By-Day
Live life day-by-day . Try not to worry about what will, or will not happen in the future . Or, what may, or may not have happened in your past . All things are created in the present . Remember, your future and your past are created by what you are doing right now this very moment .
