Loving Yourself

The Ultimate Way To Shine

Those closest to me know that I have spent much of my life on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. It honestly took me 40 years but one of the most important lessons I have learned is the power of self-love.

Self-love is not selfish. It isn't just about feeling good about yourself. It's about accepting and embracing all aspects of who you are, both the light and bright and the shadows in all their many shades of darkness. When we find that place where we love ourselves completely, we allow ourselves to shine in all of our unique beauty and brilliance.

How do we cultivate self-love? It starts with taking care of ourselves, in all ways. I talk often about whole body healing but that is because that balance is what allows for everything to fall into place. Physically yes but also it means being kind to ourselves and treating ourselves with the same compassion and understanding that we would offer to a dear friend. It means letting go of self-criticism and negative self-talk, and instead, embracing positive affirmations and self-encouragement.

Another important aspect of self-love is learning to set boundaries and prioritize our own needs. It's about saying "no" to people and activities that drain us, and saying "yes" to those that bring us joy and fulfillment. Stopping the "people pleasing" was something that was difficult to overcome because I had so many experiences with doing it, that I thought everyone said yes "just to be nice." Or because they didn't want others to think they didn't care. Learning that NO is a complete sentence was a game changer for me and allowed me to turn the focus inward once again to see that I AM worthy. I am NOT being mean and by allowing myself the space to say no, I can see all of the things I now have time to say YES to!

Perhaps most importantly, self-love is fundamentally about embracing our true selves, flaws and all. It's about letting go of the need to be perfect, and instead, celebrating our unique talents, passions, and individuality.

Loving yourself is the ultimate way to shine. When we love ourselves, we radiate a positive energy that touches everyone we come into contact with. You are healing yourself and that is so beautiful! So friends, I encourage you to take some time today to practice self-love and let your inner light shine bright.

Loving Hugs,

Heather