A Little Bit of Self-Love

In my yoga classes I often like to focus on self-love and this is because it’s a concept I’ve been working on for awhile and is one that has been so hard to embrace. I can’t tell you why it’s still a work in progress when rationally, I know it’s something I need and everyone needs for themselves. 

Self-love and acceptance is everything. 

I think there is a part of me that needs that overbearing person to force me into a hug and say, “Just let it happen! LOVE YOURSELF”. You know the kind of person that I’m talking about. The one that would hug me so tight and is so full of life that I couldn’t help but laugh. Who would make me stand in front of a mirror and point out all of the wonderful things that we see in the mirror.

As I’m writing this, I just had a thought.  I know a person who could give this to me. That person is me! And the person that can give this to you is YOU. I think I just created a homework assignment for myself (and you, if you’re still with me). 

By the next blog post we will:

1. Give ourselves a big ole hug (sink into it)! 
2. Stand in the mirror for 3 minutes (time yourself, no cheating) and say only nice things about yourself (and try to smile, even a little). ​

Listen, I’m not saying that this is going to “fix us” because we don’t hold magic wands (if you do, message me immediately because I want in, Hogwarts is always the dream). This is going to help us step in the right direction or get back on the path to loving ourselves. The relationship with yourself is one that 

you have to nurture and come back to. It’s the most important relationship you’ll ever have AND the longest one. This might seem like a silly thing to do but let’s just try it.

We have all the love inside of us that we are looking for. Kind of mind blowing. I’ll promise you that I'll work towards this as long as you promise yourself to work towards letting that love out, too. The cool thing is, that love isn’t going anywhere, so when you are ready, it’ll be there. Let’s not wait too long though because I’m sure this love is pretty amazing. ​