Learning to love yourself and to become your own best friend can reveal all of the parts of you that you do not love. The parts of you that you've hidden and repressed. The parts of you that you are ashamed of or regret.. the parts of you that you've been conditional with when it came to loving and accepting yourself.
In order to rise and step into your own greatness you must learn to love and embrace all of you. Hiding and repressing old memories or periods of your life in shame robs you from the tapestry that makes you you. Breathe. You are enough and you are so worthy, just as you are.
You do not need to be perfect in order to be loved. Your imperfections and quirks are a huge part of what makes you you and how you express yourself. Own that and love all of you.
Love that part of you who sabotages your efforts to move forward.
Love that part of you who is insecure, jealous and continually chooses to see the world as not enough when it is full of potential.
Love that part of you who continually chooses to numb and disconnect with compulsive behaviours, unconsciously going through life when it gets tough.
And yes, I want you to also love that part of you that is continually comparing yourself to others.
Realize that the more you resist the louder she will get.
Breathe.
Acknowledge and accept her.
Do not let her drive.
Just be with all of YOU. Acknowledge and observe.
When you feel her rise, take three deep conscious breaths. Stay factual and observe. Feel what you need to feel and let it go.
Soften.
She needs love too.
It's by embracing her that you will set yourself free.
xo