The Day I Started To Love Myself
The day I began to love myself, I suddenly began to see all the things I had missed before. Things I had kept inside and never knew were there. I realized how valuable it was – I had to tell this to myself. The day I began to love myself, I could see myself in the mirror and enjoyed what I saw. Thus, I became aware of how important I am to myself.
The day I began to love myself, I realized that I did not need anyone else, and I lost my fear of being abandoned and rejected. Because I do not need others; I just want to have them. Since then, I appreciate all the people around me much more.
Now I see clearly that they do not fill any gaps in me, because if I lack something, it can not be filled from the outside, only from the inside. Relationships do not fill gaps, they only give affection and create special moments.
The pace of my life changed the day I began to gain self-esteem. I went from slipping quickly around in life to being present with both feet on the ground. Now I enjoy the moment and instead of rushing away, I now like to take it easy, make it more intense and much more fun.
My perception of love also changed. Now I know that to love is also to accept mistakes and learn from them. To love oneself somehow means to realize that we are not perfect, and to live with that fact. In fact, I realized that self-love requires a lot of long-term work.
The day I began to gain self-esteem, I began to support myself. In fact, the same day I realized that my decisions got me to where I am today, and I like that. There are pros and cons to this, but I like where I am and – of course – who I am.
Looking outside is, sometimes, not the solution
Loving myself is the best decision I have ever made. Because now I know that only when my inner structure is ready, I will be able to go out and look for materials outside. I need everything to be good on the inside, no cracked roofs. My thoughts and feelings, my behavior, are what make me who I am. That is why, when something goes wrong, I must first look inside myself before I look for something outside.
Maybe looking for something outside and not finding it is a sign that I’m looking in the wrong place. Sometimes it also works to give up. Starting to love myself has taught me this. It also taught me that I have a long way to go. But it’s okay because I have motivation: to be the best version of myself. I will practice self-love for the rest of my life.
Loving myself is not selfish
Loving myself is not selfish or narcissistic. It’s basic and leads me to see who I really am and what makes me happy. Because, if I love myself, I do not have to be better than anyone else or beat them. Rather, I can only improve and move towards my goals.
I enjoyed the day I started to love myself, since then I live with enthusiasm. I love myself and I say it loud and proud. While I like to be surrounded and loved by others, it’s not because I feel I need it; I just enjoy it.
The day I started loving myself was magical. I just hope you also start to feel how wonderful you are. Do not wait to discover everything you have inside you and hide from fear. Wait and see how you like your own company. I started loving myself, will you?
