The WHY Behind Self-Love

It is really easy to hear or read and learn about why it is important to love ourselves and why it is important to do what is best for ourselves. However, rarely do we hear why it is important to do so. I am here to tell you that the benefits of doing so are beyond measure. I remember when I was in a deep rut in my life and all I wanted to do was to escape that moment and that period of my life and fast forward to what it would be like once I had gotten through it. I remember asking myself, how is it that people love themselves so much and are so positive all the time? The most encouraging person at that time was my mother. Every thought I would share with her that reflected low energy and that did not come from my genuine authentic self, she would deflect. It was almost as if I were shooting arrows of ideas at her and she knew exactly how to dodge them. I had a lot of "buts" and "what ifs" and basically became a pro at self sabotage. However, had I secluded myself from those near and dear to me, I probably would've stayed exactly where I was and how I was for a very much longer time and probably wouldn't be here writing this for you.

The point is, whether it is your mom, spouse, best friend, etc., if you share what is on your mind with people who only want the best for you, you will begin to shift and vibrate on their frequency level. You will begin to see eye to eye with them on how and why they think the way they do. Sure, who wants to admit that they need a second opinion on things, etc.? This is the basic exercise of allowing those who love you into your life. By doing so, you begin to grow and take action in becoming the person you were meant to be. If you have read any of my previous articles, you probably know by now that I am all about self love because it saved me. One thing you must remember is that there is power in you. There is power that it is very hard for us to see especially when everything seems foggy in our lives. Maybe you are wanting to date or want to look for a new job-- but you don't even know what you want to do or what to look for in that future partner. Well, with all the respect, of course you aren't going to see that with clarity because there is a lot of fogginess in your life. You cannot expect someone to bring you sunshine when you are the one producing that fog. You cannot be the one to gain that top position in the next company you want to work for when you are the one producing your own doubt.

This is why it is so important to put into action self love practices. If it doesn't begin with you, it cannot begin with anyone else. Allow yourself some space, some time to meditate, some time to quite down all the noise in your head and begin to listen closely with what it is you see yourself doing, who is it you see yourself dating, how is it you see yourself living? These are important questions to begin manifesting the answers to, so that you can create your dreams and thoughts a reality. The only one who is in the way of achieving that is yourself. Begin today what you couldn't yesterday and believe that with the right tools, the right mindset and the right beliefs, you can turn your life into the life you have always wanted.