The beginning of self-love is learning not to take ourselves so seriously and refraining from assumption and self-judgment.

Assumption is filling in the blanks to satisfy the need for certainty in a particular situation. I am really good at this, but working to make it a lesser evil in my life. Do you finish other peoples sentences to find out that was not their ending? That is an also aspect of assumption thinking we know the person so well (sometimes we are on point other times woo...sh NOT!) You may say Shawna what does this have to do with self-love well we make assumptions about our value, worth, and ability to give and receive love based on inferior or outdated data about who we are and what our best life and love should be.

Lets start with self-judgment- judging ourselves based on the perceived judgment others may pass to us, not to be judged by them harshly we may beat them to the punch and pass that judgment on ourselves.

Be kind to yourself before judging ask - what is it like to be me when I'm not judging myself so harshly. Self-judgment that does not lead to positive feedback, but harsh criticism may leave you cold and unresponsive to life's precious moments. (Robert Holden)? Don't prevent self-love from encasing your life with full love, peace and happiness, practice self-love daily by simply asking yourself, what is one thing I can do today to demonstrated Self-love and do it? You are worthy of acts of kindness to yourself, doing this will ripple to authentic acts of love and kindness to others.

You are loved, loving and lovable- the peace and happiness I receive from my Source I also share with you.