Love Yourself!!~~~Then Others Will Love You Too!!

    “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”~~Buddha.

Many years ago I came to grips with who I was and soon after that I started liking what I was seeing in myself. There was a time in my life, like I believe many people have experienced, that I hated myself. There was nothing that I saw in me that I really thought was worthy of loving. But as soon as I started to realize that what I was feeling was normal and that I had a lot to work with; I started to find peace with who I was and with what I could make of myself.

I was reading the 'Abundance Tapestry Blog' yesterday and found some sound advice on loving youself.  'How To Love Yourself In 17 Ways' by Evelyn on March 20, 2008 holds some very good advise for those searching for a way to embrace themselves. http://www.abundancetapestry.com/how-to-love-yourself-in-17-ways/. I will summerize and let you read the article for yourself if you wish.

1. Fall in love with yourself.~~Think about what makes you You.
2. Eliminate Self Criticism.~~Do you often berate yourself over the tiniest thing? 
Be Kind And Positive.~~When you start to think kindly and positively about yourself, the love you have for yourself just grows.
4. Acknowledge Your Effort.~~ It’s not always about winning or having success in everything that you do. 
5. Let Go Of Worry.~~ Loving yourself requires you to let go of your worry. It is a horrible way to live a life filled with constant worrying.
6.Trust Yourself.~~ Have confidence in your abilities.
7. Forgive Yourself.~~ If you have made mistakes in the past that had caused you to feel less worthy, then you need to forgive yourself. 
8. Be Truthful To Yourself.~~ Loving yourself requires you to be truthful about your own feelings. If you are happy, acknowledge the joy. If you are sad, acknowledge the sorrow.
9. Grow Spiritually.~~ When you spend time growing spiritually, loving yourself is an automatic thing. 
10. Make Positive Affirmations Everyday.~~ Post affirmations that can help raise your self esteem everyday. For instance, say this to yourself “I love and accept myself completely and unconditionally.” Read your affirmations out loud several times a day. (I have an affirmation written on Cure Chaser Tower, in Second Life, that I read every morning)
 11. Express Gratitude.~~ Express gratitude for the person that you are. For instance, cultivate an appreciation for your strengths and gifts.
12. Nurture Your Dreams.~~ Why deny yourself your dreams? When you nurture your dreams, you would love the life that you are leading.
13. Boost Your Self Confidence.~~ Make a deliberate attempt to look for opportunities that can help improve your sense of Self.
14. Relax.~~ You need to give yourself space to take breaks every now and then.
15. Have Fun.~~ Inject some fun into your life. Life is meant to be an enjoyable. Don’t take life or yourself too seriously. 
16. Look After Your Body.~~ It is important that you strengthen yourself with proper nutrition and regular exercise.
17. Learn To See Beauty.~~ When you learn to see beauty in every thing, you will also see beauty in yourself. 

I would encourage you to read the entire article if you have any doubts about Loving Yourself. Especially the quotes and the beautiful affirmation that concludes this offering.

Life is way to short to not learn to love yourself. You will find that once you love yourself; others will see that and learn to love you too.

Love ya,
Night
PS.....Later today I will give you an update on my Quest For A Date With Pippa Middleton. It is going to be EPIC for her once the date is secured.