You know the usual, “If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love others”.
This is only one half of the story.
The other half of the story is the most important and the least understood.
And I see it everyday in my practice.
Here it is:
👉🏻 If you don’t feel lovable, it’s difficult to believe that anyone else loves you.
If I don’t accept myself, how can I accept your love for me?
It’s confusing. It gives you anxiety. It goes against your self-image since you “know” you’re not lovable.
And you’re pushing away the person who’s trying to love you!
Just to hedge your bets against disappointment.
Counterintuitive, isn’t it?
Why don’t you try this?
See if you can get through today without undermining the love you receive from others.
It could be a gift, a compliment, an offer to help, a lift or just a smile.
Take it and show your appreciation. You deserve it.
You don’t have to do anything in return. They don’t expect anything from you. They wanted to give it to you because they appreciate you.
Loving you, Angelos
PS: It’s been raining every day in Lefkada, Greece. Not an excuse to miss a run on the beach though. 😉