What is Self-Love?
People often see or describe self-love as a negative thing; selfish, vain, or even narcissistic. True self-love is none of these things.
So, what really is self-love?
Self-Love is defined as a state of joy and appreciation for oneself through actions and behaviors that benefit our emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. It means to hold yourself in esteem, and that you take the time to acknowledge and respect your needs.
Say it with me -
Other examples of self-love that come to my mind are:
Setting healthy boundaries
Speaking kindly to yourself
Listening to your body when it needs a break
And forgiving yourself when mistakes happen.
Practicing self-love can be difficult at the start so I have some more tips on how to bring self-love into your everyday life.
What is the difference between selfishness and self-love?
Selfishness is usually lacking in consideration for others. What people sometimes fail to realize is that loving ourselves and setting healthy boundaries is not a lack of consideration for other people. It is that most likely, we have not been considering ourselves for far too long. I find that when we finally show ourselves love and say “no” to others - it shows a lot more about the people who get upset by it than it does about you!
Go and be selfish with yourself.
Let your limits be known.
Gather your strength.
And surround yourself with those who support your self-love.
So let us go deeper into what self-love means to us, and how we can allow it to enter all aspects of our lives!
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The Basic Principles of Tarot
The Major and Minor Arcana
How to interpret the symbolism of these mystical cards
How to use tarot to help you in your everyday life
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