Loving yourself in the midst of scornful people can be a profoundly challenging process. It takes courage to stand firm in the face of judgment, to silence the chorus of critical voices echoing all around, and to cultivate a deep well of self-acceptance within. When surrounded by those who would seek to diminish our worth,… Continue reading Rising Above Criticism: The Power of Self-Love
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It’s Time to Invest in Yourself
Investing in yourself is the investment with the best returns.
The Love of God is Self-Love
Until you truly love yourself- unconditionally, you cannot love another unconditionally. And if you cannot love the people in front of you unconditionally, you cannot fully love God. You may think you love God because you pray, do good deeds, read scripture, and try to show people how they must live in order to be… Continue reading The Love of God is Self-Love
Speak Your Truth Bravely
I have been silenced my whole life. I’ve been systematically trained to tone it down, keep it palatable, don’t offend- just pretend. When I was a child my mother often suffered migrains and we would have to tip toe around the house. I was often hushed by the adults in my life- forbidden to… Continue reading Speak Your Truth Bravely
None of This Has to Matter
You have to make it not matter. Alchemize. Neutralize. You try. You fail. No matter! You ask. You’re rejected. No matter. You give. You’re taken for granted. No matter! They judge you. They’re wrong. No matter! You play. You lose. No matter! You play again. You lose again. No matter! You knock. The door slams.… Continue reading None of This Has to Matter