I am accepting of myself. I am compassionate and respectful towards myself. I speak kindly to myself. I am present. These are the key facets of self-love, according to my friend and writer/blogger/speaker/runner, Kristin Armstrong. Imagine this for a moment she said: You intentionally put together a healthy, yummy lunch for yourself, in the quiet of your home. Flowers in Continue Reading
I Love Myself, I Love Myself Not (Part 1)
Do I? Do you? Say, "I love myself." Right now. See how it gives you the absolute willies? It's exceptionally uncomfortable to say that. Try looking in the mirror and saying that. Barf. It makes me think of the Stuart Smalley character from Saturday Night Live, and I just cannot take myself seriously. Cannot. What does it EVEN MEAN to love yourself? I give myself permission to take Continue Reading