Share the Love!
It’s February and love is in the air! For many this time of year brings a deep longing for more romance and intimacy in our lives
We all have an innate need to be loved, cherished, understood and cared for; it is part of being human. Unfortunately we tend to look outside ourselves to have these feelings fulfilled. But it never feels fully satisfying and it seems we just can’t get quite enough. That’s why when Valentine’s Day rolls around; many of us feel a void We all express love in a variety of ways, some more obvious than others. Physical touch, words and deeds are popular portals, while others express it through tangible gifts, generosity and expressions of gratitude. Your love language is unique, and like all forms of communication, can be confusing in your quest to connect with others who may or may not interpret your messages accurately. The one place where we can find the key to true, long-lasting love is the one place that the most of us forget to look…WITHIN.
We are all born with the natural ability to love value and appreciate ourselves, and now is a good time to remember just how awesome we already are! It is so easy to get beat down by life, and by our perception of others’ opinions of us that we often become our own worst enemy. How can we expect others to love us if we don’t first love ourselves?
LOVE YOURSELF first! And when you do, you exude an attraction that invites others to love you too. I’m not talking about an egocentric all exclusive love that suggests that you are better than others, but an appreciation for who you are and all you have to offer the world. Self-love is simply accepting yourself as you are and making a conscious choice to be the person you want to be. It is easy to blame other for our feelings of inadequacy, when the fact is that feelings are fueled by our thoughts. Think about it: what do you say to yourself about yourself on a daily basis? Your self-talk is the foundation of your self image. How long would you remain friends with someone who said the same things about you that you do? Be your own best friend. Celebrate your uniqueness and realize you are worthy of unconditional love.
Of all the people you will know and love in your lifetime, you are the only one you will never leave or lose. To the questions in your life, you are the only answer and to the problems in your life, you are the only solution. Today and every day, celebrate the LOVE, and begin WITHIN.
