Loving yourself

Each of us is a very unique and special person, created with gifts and talents that were meant to be shared. Sometimes we think it is a selfish pursuit to spend time on self care or taking the time to reflect about what it is we have to offer the world. In fact, if we do not spend some time caring for ourselves, we are pretty unlikely to care effectively for others.

Love and care begin at home....take care of yourself and treat yourself well so that you can effectively be present and available to others. When we can be forgiving of our own mistakes and missteps and recognize that all of us struggle in different ways, we become less judgmental and more accepting. This doesn't mean that we ought to give up on improving or trying to do better, but it allows us to nurture and care for ourselves in a way that promotes growth and change.

Today is a fresh opportunity. Remind yourself of your own inner value and worth. Care for yourself. Care for others. Be the very best YOU that you can be right now.