The day I truly loved myself,
I understood that under all circumstances,
I was in the right place,
at the right time.
And so, I was able to relax.
Today, I know it’s called self-esteem.
The day I truly loved myself,
I was able to realize that my anxiety and emotional suffering
were nothing but a signal when I go against
my convictions
Today, I know that it’s called Authenticity.
The day I truly loved myself,
I stopped wanting a different life.
and I started to see that everything that happens to me contributes to my
Personal growth.
Today, I know that it is called Maturity.
The day I truly loved myself,
I began to perceive the abuse.
in forcing a situation or a person
solely in order to get what I want, knowing full well that neither
Neither the person nor I am ready, and it is not the
moment.
Today, I know it’s called Respect.
The day I truly loved myself,
I started to free myself
from all that was not beneficial to me,
people, situations, anything that drained my energy.
At first, my reason called it selfishness.
Today, I know it's called self-love.
The day I truly loved myself,
I stopped being afraid of free time
and I stopped making grand plans
I have given up on the megaprojects of the future.
Today, I do what is right, what I love,
when I feel like it and at my own pace.
Today, I know it’s called Simplicity.
The day I truly loved myself,
I stopped looking.
always being right and I realized
counting all the times I was wrong.
Today, I discovered Humility.
The day I truly loved myself,
I have stopped reliving the past and worrying about the future.
Today, I live in the present, where all life takes place.
Today, I live one day at a time, and that’s called
Fullness.
The day I truly loved myself,
I understood that my head could deceive and disappoint me,
But if I put it at the service of my heart,
She becomes a very valuable ally.
Charlie Chaplin
To be meditated upon…
Marylena