We don’t need to read books, watch movies or be told by someone, to fall in love with another person. It happens every day. We watch tv and fall in love with an actor/actress. We read a book and fall in love with a character portrayed by the author. We meet new people and sometimes fall in love with them almost instantaneously. Why is it then that we need so much persuasion to love ourselves as we are?
I understand the need for self-improvement and the desire to be better versions of ourselves, but where do we draw the line? It is important to know that you are what makes you unique. We each have our demons that drive our insecurities and make us wallow in self-doubt. It’s time to put those demons to rest and embrace our uniqueness.
I have always been a person who is diffident about my looks, my personality, even my likes, and dislikes. I never had the confidence to voice my opinion about anything, as I was always busy doubting myself. I always wondered if I was wrong, only to realize too late that a good part of my life had passed me by while I was too afraid to believe in myself. But as the saying goes, it’s never too late. When I had just about enough, I decided to change things and make a conscious effort to treat myself better. The fact of the matter is that if you don’t treat yourself well, neither will others. You need to respect your own choices and opinions. You may not always be right, but that’s how you learn. Trust me, it changed my life in immeasurable ways. That being said, the darkest of our demons are mostly our insecurities about our appearance. Most of us are never entirely satisfied with the way we look. Well here’s the truth. You are beautiful. You are unique. You are amazing. Love yourself and watch how your life takes a beautiful turn.
