Dear One,
My brother sent me a link to an inspiring video yesterday. It features a woman who has struggled with self worth, self care, and self compassion since she was young. She talks about the benefits that meditation had given her and how she found self love.
It's true, for some, being kind to yourself, taking care of yourself, loving yourself, doesn’t always come naturally.
In fact, many resist the concept of putting themselves first, because they are brought up to do the opposite: put yourself last, and be sure to take care of others first.
By becoming aware of how you care (or don’t care) for your body, mind, and soul, you are taking the first step on the path to self-love. And meditation can help. When your mind quiets, you can see things more clearly, you notice your internal monologue, and you uncover habits of ignoring yourself or disliking some aspect of yourself.
When you truly pay attention to yourself, you realize you are not simply your self-image and the roles you take on, the work you do, or the responsibilities you have.
Instead, you come to know yourself intimately as a compassionate, wise, kind, aware, and peaceful being.
