Happy Valentine's Day! (And don't forget to show yourself some love!)
Friday, February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Does anyone else love this celebration of love as much as I do? There’s romance and excitement and passion
around every corner. People are taking
the time to really appreciate – and express that appreciation – for the ones
they love today. Are you? Have you taken the time to show love to your
significant other, your parents, your children, or your coworkers? What about yourself?
What’s that I hear?
Crickets?

In a word, YES!
You are lovable. You are loved. And you deserve to love yourself. You deserve to have your needs - all of them - met.
So, how can you show yourself love? First, begin with appreciation. Appreciate what you can do: physically, emotionally, professionally, relationally, anything! What are you good at? What makes you, you? Why do people love you? And don't forget your body and what it can do for you. Can you walk? Can you run? What about emotionally? Are you a survivor? Are you strong? Are you empathetic? Are you gentle? Celebrate those things! Celebrate yourself, especially today! Appreciate who you are.

And finally, show yourself love by giving yourself grace. You know those things you keep from the world? Those things are ok. Give yourself a break. Don't keep yourself under a microscope. You are enough. You are precious. And you are loved. Love yourself as well.
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