To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
When we are told that we have to learn to love ourselves, we may wonder if doing so will lead to self-absorption and selfishness. Shouldn't we be focusing on loving our fellow humans?
In truth, until we are capable of fully accepting and loving ourselves, the love we have to offer others is poor stuff indeed. Rejecting ourselves, even in small ways, clogs our communication with Spirit. Self-acceptance and unconditional love for our real selves are conditions of wholeness and spiritual health. When we have them, we are able to love others unselfishly, not needing to manipulate them to meet our needs, not clinging too tightly to them in fear of loneliness. When we are strong in our love and appreciation of ourselves, our spirits are large enough to care for others and to give freely, without hidden agendas. Self-love even helps us to serve our Higher Power with greater humility, gratitude, and courage.
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