‘I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself. ‘
Rita Mae Brown
Self-love as we all know, is a life long journey of discovery and the ability to unravel the stories, beliefs, and illusions that separate us from our truth.
Self-love and acceptance goes far beyond standing in the mirror chanting affirmations or positive words.
It’s a daily decision and discipline, to change the old ways of being. It’s creating room in our daily lives to recognise and feel, what keeps blocking the expansive energy of light, love and peace that we have always been.
Kim McMillen the Author of ‘When I loved myself enough’ decided to devote herself to ‘self-love and self-compassion’ after many years of self-doubt, self-criticism, over giving and self-abandonment.
But not long after completing this beautiful book, she died suddenly at the age 52.
Her book is a beautiful journey of self-discovery and compassion and here are a few excerpts.
‘When I loved myself enough, I learned to ask, ‘Who in me is feeling this way?’ And if I listen patiently, I discover who needs my love.’
‘When I loved myself enough, I recognised and felt my courage and fear, my naivety and wisdom, and I make a place for each at my table.’
‘When I loved myself enough, I gave up the belief that life is hard.’
May we all choose to love ourselves deeply for the time we have left here.
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LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
So profound … and something that eludes so many. We are conditioned to take heed and care of others and in the doing diminish our precious worth. It feels like the last hurdle in awakening.
Sharing the love we give to others and directing it towards our own self, opens up our vulnerability and our heart. 💞
Beautifully said Val. I agree. It’s a difficult lesson to grasp and to integrate, but it always leads to our freedom. Thank you 🌈🧡🌼
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so very important, as an empath, this is such a good reminder
Yes that’s a great point Beth. When we feel the depth of someone’s pain or suffering, it can take a toll on our energy. 🧡🙏🏻
May we ever do that very thing Karen. I was amazed when Spirit told me that until I experience something ‘how would I know it truly’. I can pass on rumours and hearsay, but until I touch it, I can never ‘know’ it. Hence the tripping and stumbling to find that very thing within us to ‘know’ it all.
And it is in experiencing and understanding our conditional love…that we let those imperfections go…so that we finally see our love, that unconditional love, left within us. And after all we experience, so that we do finally appreciate that love we find within us.
Great post kind lady, a very beautiful post on a journey so incredible in its asking, and the discovery we make…each step we take 🤗❤️🙏
Knowing deeply who we are takes many years to understand and trust and yes tripping and stumbling is part of the journey we all walk through! Thank you Mark. Keep discovering this infinite being that you are 🌈🧡
Indeed it does Karen. And thank you for guiding us kind lady, another path to that love 🤗❤️🙏
Amen! 🙏🏼
Thank you Eliza 🧡🧡🌈
Such a crucial message, Karen, and such a great opening quote. It’s so easy to see all of our faults and fears and all of the strengths and accomplishments of others. Yet looking back at who we were and the paths that led us to who we are now can be liberating. We can love that little child, and see the pain and angst of the teenager, the challenges of being a young parent, and the terror we felt the first time we stood before an audience even in a classroom. Yet here we are, survivors of both pain and joy, still finding wonder in life. Still finding reasons to love ourselves as the foundation for daring to love others. 💜🪶
I love your comment Carol, because it speaks the truth of self love and resilience. You are right.
Often we believe we are not good enough, strong enough, or capable enough to face this ever-changing journey of life, but even after losing a child, I have survived it all and I am still learning about the depth of love that is available within us.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. 🙏🏻🌈🧡
Thank you so much for your important post, Karen, and for your kind, lovely, profound, and deeply heartfelt reply. 🌹
What an inspiring post, Karen. I believe that if we don’t learn to accept and love ourselves, we can’t truly love anyone.
That’s the truth for us all Michele and even though it takes us a long time to learn, it gets easier as we let love in. Thank you. Always love your comments.
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A beautiful reminder that authenticity is the foundation of true self-love. When we honor our values instead of seeking constant approval, we cultivate confidence, inner peace, and a life that feels genuinely our own.
Thank you for your beautiful comment Safia. 🙏🏻🧡🌈
Thank you for this reminder.☮️♥️
Thank you Ali 🧡🌈🧡