Journey to Self-Love

As we live our life, we may question why God places certain people in our lives at certain points. We try to find the answer to unforeseen circumstances. I know this because I practice this every day wondering why I cross paths with certain individuals. It’s human instinct to question why a person is in your life or may want to be in your life. Although a person may say one thing, in due time you may find their true face and meaning of their true existence in your life. Time is a measurable expectancy that allows you to understand that all people go on a journey with time. We are all human beings trying to find out who we are and how to particularly love ourselves. This is the journey of self-love that we all embark upon. It’s just so unfortunate that within this journey, people may get hurt. Individuals possess a certain level of strength if they're able to embark on the journey of self-love and not bring someone into their chaos while they do so; hence collateral damage. We have to sit in the comfort of ourselves and deal with our issues. If we can’t do so right away it is okay. Slowly pace yourself by taking it a day at a time where a couple of hours out of the day you aren’t on social media, talking to any friends or family, and just giving yourself your full undivided attention. Play your favorite indie music or nature soundscapes, light some candles, take a nice bubble bath and just focus your mind on the things that you love about yourself. As you begin to come up with these things, verbally begin to say them aloud so that your mind can gain the confidence in knowing the true love you have for yourself. That’s just a simple practice that can be done a few days out of the week so that you can begin to first affirm to yourself the things you already love about yourself. By doing this we begin on the journey of dealing with your flaws or shortcomings that we can confront in private and not involve others in the midst. Although it’s a few hours out of the day, the gesture sets the tone for you to then focus on because you know you love yourself, you’ll begin to pay attention to those around you, and wonder if they love you just the same as you love yourself. Practicing self-love helps you opt people out of your life who don’t love you the same way you do them. It’s not to judge but it’s to be aware that they too may be on the journey of self-love.