February is the month of love. And, we typically think of love as being romantic and with another person.
This month to me is about self love; for without it you truly cannot love.
We are with ourselves 24/7 and there is no where we can go, that we are not there.
So, it is best to come to peace with ourselves, OR change the things that bring us pain.
It is easy to love the things that are easy to love; like great hair or pretty eyes.
What is much harder are the things we think are 'wrong' with us.
I have found, that the things that were the hardest to love, were the exact things that were unique to me, or the ones who shaped me to be strong, brave and to live authentically.
Perhaps we need to re-define and look closer at the things we believe we don't like.
"Self-Love begins with loving your flaws" is what I put on a mug. However, what we define as our imperfections, are perfect when we go back to the source.
Some may say that my sexual abuse is a flaw.
Or, that my size is a flaw.
Or, that my nose is too big and a flaw.
My belly a belly flop and too big.
You get the idea.
However, I see myself as being me in this moment in time.
My body is the least interesting thing about me.
And, more what happened to me.
What is more interesting is the person who lives as Me.
Who is she?
You can focus on what you believe are flaws OR you can go deeper and find out who you truly are.
Love the 'flaws' and you will find out the imperfections are what make you perfectly you!
