"You were born to be real, not perfect."

~ unknown

Unconditional Self-Love Every Day

Unconditional love is like a warm hug on a cold day – comforting, reassuring, and accepting. It's the kind of love that wraps around you, flaws and all, and says, "I've got you, no matter what."

In my life, I've experienced unconditional love from my dear parents. No matter how often I stumbled or made mistakes, they were unwavering in their support and affection. It's a love that doesn't demand perfection; it embraces imperfection wholeheartedly. This is how I feel about my husband and two precious daughters. Whatever they decide or involve themselves in, I support and love them with all my heart.

But unconditional love isn't just limited to family bonds. I've felt it in friendships, too, where friends stood by me through thick and thin, accepting me for who I am.

And let's remember the unconditional love we should have for ourselves. It's about looking in the mirror and saying, "I love you" – not because of any achievements or successes, but simply because we are worthy of love, just as we are. It's about recognizing our worthiness simply because we exist.

I understand it can be challenging. Trust me, I've been there too. We've all struggled with self-doubt, comparison, and inner criticism at some point (me very often, in fact!) But what if we treated ourselves with the kindness, compassion, and understanding we offer our dearest friends?

Unconditional self-love isn't about perfection; it's about embracing our flaws, honoring our emotions, and accepting ourselves completely.

Try to commit to prioritizing self-love every single day. Whether through self-care rituals, journaling, or positive affirmations, let's shower ourselves with the love and care we deserve.

🌟 Here are some tools and suggestions for you 🌟

Positive Affirmations:

I am proud of all my acquired wisdom and experiences

I love my own story

I am growing and evolving into the person I am meant to become

I love exploring more about myself

I accept myself unconditionally, flaws and all

Today I practice self acceptance

Journal Prompts:

1. Recall moments of self-kindness. How did they make you feel? How can you plan to include more of these in your days?

2. List your amazing qualities. How can you celebrate and nurture these aspects of yourself more intentionally?

3. Consider any negative self-talk or self-limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from fully embracing self-love. Challenge yourself to reframe these thoughts in a more positive and empowering way.

Kind things to do for yourself:

1. Say "I love you" when you greet yourself in the mirror, everyday.

2. Buy yourself pretty flowers

3. Hug yourself, often

4. Brush your hair, dry-brush your body

5. Allow five minutes a day to sit quietly and feel proud of your uniqueness, your strength and wisdom

You are beautiful!

You are worthy of love every moment, not just today.

Embrace unconditional love – in our relationships, friendships, and most importantly, within ourselves. It's a love that knows no bounds and heals, uplifts and inspires.

And in a world that can sometimes feel harsh and judgmental, it's the kind of love we could use a little more of.

X

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