co-written by Jordyn Pallet (lines in regular font) and Graciela (lines in italics)
You can find more of Jordyn’s words at https://jordynsrockyjourney.wordpress.com
How do we bring more self-love to those we encounter? It’s not an easy task. Just loving people is not enough for them to give up being self-deprecating. Strong self-love works for those who can stop seeing their flaws in order to understand the terrific beauty hidden underneath.
Joy can be found in what each difference from the “norm” brings to the tapestry of humanity. When we love ourselves deeply we can really spread that love to others. By being someone so accepting of our own differences, we demonstrate a state of such pure self-love, that others can’t help but get over themselves.
Try to start practicing this today, instead of taking yourself down the road too often traveled of not seeing the terrific beauty in yourself. Or you can get yourself a bigger problem to solve and use your differences as assets. Or, if the problem is big enough – like bringing peace to the planet – then you can’t solve it without first bringing peace to yourself.
It is not easy to get out of your own way sometimes, but it is so worth trying so that our love knows no boundaries. What if our World was filled with that kind of pure love? Then we would be in the World so filled with truth and joy, and our lives would be so much happier.
Wow, you two… Those are some powerful voices. Keep writing. Keep sharing. Looking forward to reading more. Hugs!! -Sandy
Okay… I just ridiculously LOVE you two….
Sigh. ♡♡♡♡
You are right. And I can tell you there is only ONE person I found that can and does provide that kind of love, His name is Jesus Christ. If we receive that love then we are able to give it as well (to others and to oneself). Kind of like a key that unlocks a treasure chess. This is really weird coming from me because I used to think all that kind of stuff was ridiculous and made-up. Your dad can probably remember my behavior and attitude which would testify to that.
Now, after a few decades of analyzing and learning plus a tiny drop of faith, I see that I was wrong. Given the importance of that kind of love and its world-wide implications, it’s worth exploring it. One thing is for sure, there are awesome surprises along that path.
Javier