| The lack of self-esteem and self-love is a situation we see in many of our retreat guests. It is unfortunately very common (How often do you say “I’m sorry” throughout the day?). Do the factors in this message apply to you? If so, Western Spirit’s retreats can help immensely. Our workshops of “Choosing Love Over Fear”, “Healing Your Spirt” and “Developing Your Intuition” and just three that have proved immensely helpful.
SELF-ESTEEM is the perception, value and confidence you have in yourself. It usually comes from the achievements, abilities, positive affirmations and value about your worth and image that you currently possess. It is often formed in childhood and early life.
SELF-LOVE is the current relationship you have with yourself regardless of these things. It is the ability to seek your own happiness and well-being and doesn’t depend on someone else’s opinion or external validation of you. What is the level of your self-love?
Be aware that acquiring or increasing your self-love is a skill you can develop and nurture. You can learn to have an appreciation, affinity and positive regard for yourself, and treat yourself in a loving way. It is not conceit or narcissism. We all need self-love in order to pursue action, take chances, and seek new opportunities. It empowers us to take risks and not do things that are harmful or don’t work for us. It gives us the power and confidence to change our lives, to leave that toxic relationship, accept that new challenging and rewarding job, move to that fun, nature-filled city.
Self-love is embracing and honoring all of your emotions without self-judgment. It is acceptance of everything on your personal-growth journey, learning your life-lessons, and taking full responsibility for your every thought, feeling, word and action. It is fully caring for your mind, body and spirit and strengthening your ability to say “no” when you need to, and “yes” when you know it to be authentic and true. Self-love is creating boundaries and recognizing that you are in charge of your safety, value and power.
You have created your life now so that you may be propelled forward to discover your power, with dreams worth living and the passion to make them come true. With assistance and guidance, you can heal life’s past wounds and traumas, whether they are from your childhood, your neglectful and demeaning parents, or a difficult or hurtful former partner or relationship.
Self-love will improve your ability for deeper compassion and empathy, it will lower your stress and increase your resilience and strengthen your willingness to take risks and expand your life experiences. It will enable your self-efficacy to see your capabilities and accomplishments, and help you set stronger boundaries.
If any of these circumstances are meaningful to you, then honor yourself right now by booking your retreat today and take that courageous next step to increasing your self-love and improving your life! |
