Very, very hard. Some days I don’t even like myself, much less love myself. However, I do manage to always love others. I am not certain why the theory is that I have to be able to love me to love anyone else. Does anyone know? Not loving anchovies doesn’t stop me loving tomatoes for example…
It *is* much more difficult than the self-love gurus make it sound, especially because one day you’re totally at peace with yourself and the next you don’t know where you went wrong… It’s messy, but then again, I think all love is kind of messy.
Yes, I agree … but if we don’t start with be able to love ourselves, because how will we be able to love others otherwise????? We can’t live or love through another person.
You are a Wise Woman 🙂 I always appreciate your thoughts, words of encouragement and positivity.
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Thank you so much Ali 🙂
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I think it is one of the hardest things to do. You could make that quote your mantra. As a reader, I admire what you share with us.
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I am glad you like coming here too Nonnie. 🙂
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Very, very hard. Some days I don’t even like myself, much less love myself. However, I do manage to always love others. I am not certain why the theory is that I have to be able to love me to love anyone else. Does anyone know? Not loving anchovies doesn’t stop me loving tomatoes for example…
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Hmmm…I have to give this more thought Soosie. I think once you love yourself (with flaws and all) you are more open to also love others I guess
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It *is* much more difficult than the self-love gurus make it sound, especially because one day you’re totally at peace with yourself and the next you don’t know where you went wrong… It’s messy, but then again, I think all love is kind of messy.
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Messy is the perfect word for it all E…
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Yes, I agree … but if we don’t start with be able to love ourselves, because how will we be able to love others otherwise????? We can’t live or love through another person.
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You are right Viveka…it all begins with loving ourselves
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