Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Dec19/Jan20 Aspire Mag FINAL | Page 24

We honestly can’t
expect others to see
our full worth until
we honor it entirely
ourselves.
of becoming self-aware as waking up. Once
wide awake to what is working in your life and
what isn’t, you will start to make better choices
for yourself with a newfound awareness.
Self-acceptance
We can’t, however, change a situation we
are in, or something about ourselves, until
we acknowledge it, and then accept it. When
you agree, a relationship is over, for example,
or that you’re in the wrong career, that is the
moment you can start the healing journey and
make positive changes. Or when you accept
that behaviors or habits are bad for you, you
can work on adjusting or improving it.
Self-acceptance can be a moment of ‘A-ha’
or gradual. Embrace all that you already
are and choose to accept. In some ways,
acceptance is like forgiveness. It doesn’t
mean we agree with what has happened,
but it does mean we accept what is and
start from there. We stop letting the past
hurt our present. Through pain, there is an
opportunity to heal feelings brought to the
surface, which would otherwise lie dormant.
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We are all a work in progress, continually
learning. Staying in relationships that have
run their course prevents new ones from
developing for both parties. Equally, when
we focus on the things, we don’t like about
ourselves, we fail to see beautiful qualities
we do possess and can share with the world.
We honestly can’t expect others to see our
full worth until we honor it entirely ourselves.
Self-love
When we are self-aware and self-accepting,
we can love ourselves warts and all. The
love you have for yourself reflects in the
relationships around you. I’ve watched many
of my clients fall in love with themselves, and
their lives transform as a result.
Learn how to meet your needs before you
look for someone or something to meet them
for you. The search for validation outside of
yourself, and settling for less than you want,
all changes when you love yourself. If you
want a healthy, loving relationship, then
begin by giving yourself that same support,
love, strength, and care you would want
from a partner, friend, or family member.
All relationships are mirrors reflecting the
healed and the unhealed within you.
Bravery is rewarding. When we open our
hearts, we become emotionally vulnerable,
but we also open up to the chance that we may
love and be loved beyond our wildest dreams.
We attract what we are willing to give.
Start celebrating yourself, stop putting yourself
down, and comparing yourself with others. “I am
enough” is a simple, powerful statement. When
we say it and believe it, we feel empowered.
Self-love encourages resilience and strength
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