As one chapter closes, a new one begins.
I’ve been thinking about a new theme for a while now, and it took me some time to decide. The Heartbreak Blog had a clear topic and timeline, and I wanted to do something different. And then it came to me: self-love. Everyone has probably heard of the term by now, but more often than not it remains just that; a term, a concept, a new ‘trend’. But how to actually love oneself, practically? That’s a question I want to answer in my next blog. In every post I will explore a detailed corner of what it means to love oneself, and give examples of ways to practice it. I think self-love is not something you just start to feel one day. Just like a relationship with someone else, the one with yourself requires time and effort, trying out new things and allowing yourself to fail sometimes.
At the risk of sounding a bit arrogant, I think I have mastered the art of loving myself quite well in the past few years. Hell, I’m marrying myself in less than a month! Friends have told me I inspire them to take better care of themselves, so I wanted to extend that inspiration. There are so many ways in which you can appreciate who you are, if you only allow yourself to. Whether you’re in a relationship with someone else, just got out of one, or are happily single, there is no wrong time to start loving yourself. It’ll positively impact you and everyone around you. I don’t believe you can’t love other people if you don’t love yourself, but I do believe that the love we feel for others can become deeper and healthier if we learn to love ourselves in our entirety.
So sit back, relax. Pour yourself a cup of your favourite (iced) tea and let’s explore the magical, layered world of Self-Love.
Tea Time With Amber 