A 5-Second Tutorial to Self-Love
If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on the kind of track that has been there all the while, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and the doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be.
Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell
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Definition bears no more meaning than feeling good in the moment. Every moment counts. And when you have a succession of good-feeling moments – you will be living a happy life – which feels good. Isn’t that all that matters to all of us? Isn’t that what you wish yourself, those you love and everyone else? So, what does the definition matter, and what kind of a difference does it really make? Not much, right?
People have tied themselves in knots trying to define self-love. I am pretty sure some degrees are based on this subject, and all is good in theory. But the fact of life is that you, and everyone else, need its application more than we will ever need the definition. You could be blissfully living your life and never define it. And the opposite is true; you can have a degree in it, but still be as miserable as sin. As a pre-requisite for this exercise, you will need to acknowledge that the only person ever standing in your way is you. Others simply cannot create your reality.
Side Note (for those who need it)
Think about that! (And if you are not there yet, I do have something in the pipeline for you coming very soon, my friend.)
Back to the Subject at Hand
The above is quite enough to frame what we want to focus on here. So, pay attention to the five-second tutorial I promised you, or you might miss it.
Ready?
Much like in photography where we are used to putting UV filters on our lens, I want you to learn the beginning of self-love by using the filter called ‘best friend’. If you wouldn’t say things to your best friend that you are saying to yourself right now about ……………. (feel free to insert here what you are unkind, judgmental and hard on yourself about) – then you are not allowed to say it to yourself. Ever again!
Now that you are aware of it, you can’t go back. It might take you a bit to get into the habit of treating yourself with respect and love, but the ‘best friend filter’ will work if you practice applying it. Repeat every time you detect thoughts that are not serving you, that are unkind in any way. There is no question you wouldn’t advise your best friend to judge themselves so harshly, so make it a rule that you too need love, patience, kindness and understanding – from you.
Turn it around, my friend. The love inside you is already there, waiting for you to remember to reconnect.
* * * * The Exclusive Update – 338 Days to Dream * * * *
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As I told you yesterday: 5th episode (online now) of This is Your Moment podcast, called Moments of Purpose is up and live and you can listen to it here, my friend. This is the first co-hosted episode where Daniel and I share our first ever on-air (in person, actual, real) conversation. Our only intention is to share the positive energy with you and inspire you to take action in your life, and join us in 365 Days to Dream challenge – your challenge, and your dream come true. Together, we are creating enormous creative momentum – but each one is working on their dream. Isn’t that beautiful? Please don’t miss it. I appreciate your time and feel your energy and support. This is also extended to you, my friend and we would be truly grateful if you could help us spread the word by sharing with everyone you know and love. This could be the thing they are waiting, hoping and wishing for – that catalyst to take them to the next level.
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The feeling is joy and gratitude for everything that has already been part of this 365 Days to Dream journey. It is nothing short of amazing to live through it, to experience inspiration, drive and sheer amount of positive energy in motion. I am going to remind myself of this humbling feeling and relish it for as long as I possibly can.
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Some planning and consideration for the next week are still on the cards today. I also took time to reflect on what is already developing and slowly taking shape (some of it in my vision, and some things on paper and in the space I am creating). I am hoping to make weekly or fortnightly goals and then have flexibility within that time-frame. Perhaps that time is near when I can structure the steps. I shall start with reverse engineering, and I will tell you more about it as I record it here on the blog.
Remember – You Are Safe Here
This is the sacred place between our souls. Thank you for sharing your visions, dreams and ideas. Your courage to be vulnerably seen will always be respected, and you will be treated with nothing but kindness and compassion. ♡
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