When looking in a mirror, the last thing I would think is ‘loving myself’. My attitude towards self-love was until now narcissistic. I now have a totally different attitude to ‘loving myself’.
The exchange of views during Our Friendship Bench last week was passionate, empathetic and positively revealing. Human Kindness Initiative. If you love yourself you can pass it on to others.
Loving yourself also means a level of confidence, and accepting the reality of life. It means accepting yourself totally and treating yourself with kindness and recognizing that life has its down and ups. This does not mean you cannot spread a positive message. Being honest with yourself is essential to emancipation.
The purpose is oneness. Love is infectious. Vibes projected and received; body language supporting the generosity of spirit from giver to receiver.
I have always been of the opinion and reality that kindness works both ways, as does a smile. But to achieve, ideally, the giver must love him/herself. Extending kindness, which is then accepted, offers mutual gratification. A mutual ‘thank you’ The giver and receiver become one. An internal process that makes a difference.
Everyone is ‘another you’. Genuine feelings creating spontaneity from the heart. Project and receive oneness. Create kindness.
Loving yourself means it can be passed on spreading love and happiness from the heart. This cannot be done without self-love.
Look in a mirror, say the words, close your eyes and reflect. ‘I love myself’ and you can love others; spread the word. Recognize reality of purpose. Try it!
Thank you Zen Benefiel
Hello Zen, Thank you for thoughtful and illuminating words on your reply via my Bizcatalyst360 essay and also the comments afforded me in replies on Linkedin. Very special. Bizcatalyst360 is a unique platform as we are all friends. When meeting Dennis, it is like meeting an old friend. He’s visiting the UK again in October and I am so much looking forward to seeing him. He is so positive and incredibly in tough with the reality of the world we live in. He seeks solutions. I am hoping to be present at tomorrow’s Friendship Bench. Have a pleasant afternoon. Simon
Can’t wait to gather once again on your end of the pond, my friend Simon!
Thanks for these reflections, Simon. It is a profound opportunity to learn to love self, unconditionally. At first, because we feel resistance, it’s a challenge to just see oneself in love.
Having that ability, then allows us to look into the eyes of other with the same. Crafting a list of others we have challenges with helps us to work on that loving acceptance. Doing so often creates miraculous moments of experiencing profound connections.