Love Your Self

Love Yourself First

Light the candle, use the good china, wear your favorite jewelry, play your wonderful music, surround yourself with things you love, treat yourself as you would treat a best friend, a lover, a beloved. You have always been in charge of making yourself happy, whether you recognized that fact or not. You open to others, connect, share life experiences, but it’s always you going forth and allowing the happiness to flow in & through you. You don’t need the ‘Other’ to fill your life with good feelings. This moment is a day in your life!

Today, every day, put yourself first. Wear your favorite clothes, make yourself popcorn, drink a good wine…..all is good for you in moderation. I read one woman sadly going on about missing the fun of Halloween now that her kids are grown. Don’t do that to yourself! Get a mask or costume, put out the candy, decorate the house, and carve the pumpkin…..especially if it’s just for YOU! You can’t make anyone else happy if your inner state is miserable! My mother loved to dance and I encouraged her to put on her favorite music at home and move to the music she loved. It made her happy and continued to bring her happiness even by herself. Don’t limit yourself in any way, shape, or form. Life truly is what you think it is….so make it GREAT!