Redefining Love: A Journey Within
The conventional narrative around love often revolves around finding that one person who checks all the boxes, lights up our world, and signals the end of our search for love. However, the consistent emphasis on NEEDING to find love can evoke a sense that something essential is lacking in our lives and this is simply NOT true. A life with love isn't contingent on having/finding a romantic partner.
The most profound and unwavering form of love available to us is the love we extend to ourselves.
While the quest for finding a soulmate may be on the top of some people's lists, this mindset tends to come incomplete without the foundational love cultivated within ourselves. 💌
The journey to discover and nurture love within ourselves involves appreciating various aspects of our lives. This might manifest in pursuing fulfilling careers, fostering relationships with friends and family, or engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
Love, in its vast and abundant form, transcends the conventional romantic notions that we are used to thinking. Love is abundant and connects us all—it is the force that sustains us.
Cultivating self-love can take many forms — engaging in activities that bring joy, transforming inner dialogues from harsh to a tender one, taking care of our inner child, and employing positive affirmations towards yourself just as you might do to someone else you love.
Interestingly, embodying self-love often attracts unexpected expressions of love from the universe. The shift from seeking love to radiating it might bring pleasant surprises such as finding love with another person.
Let's shift away from the scarcity mindset that perceives love as a rare commodity and embrace the understanding that we are not only recipients of love but embodiments of love itself. This perspective allows us to revel in the richness of love's varied expressions, fostering a profound connection with ourselves and the world. ♥️
