Self-love First

April 12, 2021

Q: What would you like for me to know?

A: The answer to your heart’s “problems” is to be found in love—always love. Love for oneself, and that especially because love for another that does not stem from a love rooted within one’s own system is a projection—an exercise—and exercise is not meant to be constant or else the body wearies—it extends itself too far, too long, and learns its limits and is weakened more than it was to begin with. Love that is an outgrowth or extension as part of oneself—one’s being—can never tire. It’s like a heartbeat that keeps beating without conscious effort. One doesn’t get tired or wearied of breathing nor one’s heart beating. In such a way, it is advisable to concentrate and focus one’s energy on crazy, no-limit, unconditional love and acceptance of oneself. You will not be overlooking or marginalizing anyone by so doing, for the natural growth of self-love is love and acceptance of others. Love of others flows naturally from true self-love but it doesn’t happen the other way around. Loving others without loving and accepting and honoring yourself is a nicely-staged play, a lie with pretty trappings and a nice plot, but it doesn’t ring true in life. Believe in your own dreams, honor your own truth, acknowledge your own feelings, make space for your own energies and desires, make your own inner space a priority—and the light with naturally flow to others. Love is a feeling and a responsibility—a responsibility to maintain the integrity of its path. Love’s lantern will shine spottily if the panes of the inner lamp are damaged or smudged, unpolished. Try to reconnect with your soul’s sense of purpose and mission. Your light can inspire others but it has to shine inward first and be lit within.