Cherishing You
Falling in Love with Yourself
Many people,
in seeking out love,
tend to look outward
rather than inward.
Yet falling in love
with yourself can be
just as wonderful an experience
as falling in love
with someone else.
While the idea of
falling in love
with ourselves
may be perceived
as conceited or selfish,
choosing to fall in love with
who you are
is a powerful act of self-love.
When you fall in love
with yourself,
you can’t help but experience
a wonderful sense of discovery.
You begin
to look at yourself again
through fresh eyes,
becoming more attentive
to the little details
that make you so unique.
Once you discover
how much
there is about you
to fall in love with,
you can’t help but want
to treat yourself
as lovingly
and respectfully
as you would treat anyone
who is special to you.
You start
to give
to yourself more
because you become
more attentive
to your own
needs and desires.
Choosing
to fall in love with yourself
is a very personal process
that takes time.
There is
no magic wand you can wave
to make this
just happen.
But there is the magic
of your intention
and the power of your actions,
–whether you are taking the time
to do the activities you like,
–speaking to and treating yourself
with respect,
–taking inventory of all
your wonderful qualities
and accomplishments,
–or nurturing yourself
with plenty of rest
and self-care.
When you fall in love with yourself,
you begin to see yourself
more positively,
appreciate
your unique outlook on life,
and treat yourself
in a more nurturing way.
In loving yourself,
you are acknowledging
that you are special
and deserving of love.
Best of all,
you are giving yourself
one of the greatest gifts
you have to give another.
You are giving yourself the gift of your love.
Spiritus Silentium 