I sat in the chair, arms snuggling my body. Caring for and cradling my body, I realized it was the first time I’d felt genuine love for myself from myself.
This was only about 2 years ago and it was kind of a shock, to be honest.
Once I had this experience, even though it lasted only a few moments (it’s grown since), I realized that the love I thought I’d had for myself was just that–a thought. It was me trying to convince my feeling brain to accept what my thinking brain had to say.
This new feeling came from deep inside me and was immensely powerful in the softest, gentlest way. It was uplifting and grounding at the same time. It was a feeling, not a thought. (They are different, I’ve discovered.)
I haven’t felt the same since. 🙂
Think about someone you love deeply. It could be a spouse, a child, a friend, or even a beloved animal friend. Allow your heart to swell and send them all the love you can. Doesn’t that feel good?
Now, imagine sending yourself that same kind of love. Feeling compassion (and maybe love) toward every part of you–with all your talents, flaws, contributions and mistakes. Don’t leave any part of you out.
I want you to have this kind of experience. It’s valuable not only for you, but for the world, too. Believing you–or a part of you–is bad or not worthy stops you from making your unique contribution to making the world a better place. It keeps you small and at the mercy of uncertainty.
I’m hosting a workshop on March 26 on the topic of self-love and self-compassion. It’s my aim that you FEEL genuine love, kindness, and worthiness toward yourself instead of only thinking about it. All the info and details can be found here.
I hope you’ll join me and take an important step to becoming more full of yourself. If we all had more self-compassion, the world would be a much better place.
