Today, I am recognizing the power of self-love and acceptance. For far too long, I have been my own harshest critic — constantly picking apart my flaws and questioning my worthiness. But no longer! It is time for me to be kinder to myself and recognize that I am worthy of love and understanding.
At this moment, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest knowing that I don’t have to put such unrealistic expectations on myself any longer. As a result of being so critical towards myself in the past, feelings of guilt and shame used to creep up without warning; but now instead those same feelings will be met with compassion, care, patience and above all else acceptance by me for who I really am.
I acknowledge the fact that life isn’t perfect — there will always be things about ourselves we wish we could change or improve upon; however being authentically honest with our present state allows us to move forward in life gracefully rather than staying stuck due feeling inadequate or unworthy. During times where criticisms arise from within as well as externally—myself included—the words “I accept myself fully with all my flaws & abilities” are key words which can bring me back home into