SELF LOVE – THE FOUNDATION OF GROWTH

by Nov 11, 2020Blog2 comments

We constantly speak of self love, but what is it exactly? How do we actually define self love?

Many of us associate self love with putting yourself first under any circumstances, sometimes even being egocentric or selfish. Others associate it – just like with self care – with treating yourself with face masks, vacations and shopping trips.

Is that really what it’s about though? Do we truly love ourselves when we feel the urge to prove a point? Self love is way more humble than that. It’s seeing your flaws and loving yourself regardless. It’s recognizing and accepting who you truly are, as well as realizing that no one is perfect and gradually embracing your imperfections.

And this is exactly where growth happens!

Accepting ourselves allows us to make improvements and know what to work on. Not in order to chase perfection, but in order to grow and become a better version of yourself, while always remaining yourself.

This type of love is so honest and humble that we teach ourselves the way love is supposed to feel in a natural, effortless way. We teach ourselves how to love others, and at the same time we learn that this is the only healthy way of loving. Effortless, from a place of compassion.

For some it’s easier, and for others a little harder. Regardless, self love is a practice and it’s a skill that takes work. It’s nothing we get to master overnight, and that’s okay. Starting by reflecting on who you truly are, and treating the person you see in the mirror as you’d treat someone you love, can do more than you might think. The more we nourish ourselves with kindness and acceptance, the more we grow. The more we grow, the more we love. And the more we love, the more we glow.

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do” – Brené Brown