Louise Hay famously said "that there is only one thing that heals every problem, and that is: truly loving yourself." Furthermore, she said that when people start to love themselves more each day, it’s amazing how their lives get better. They feel better. They get the jobs they want. They have the money they need. Their relationships either improve, or the negative ones dissolve and new ones begin. However, how many of us were taught or shown by example how to really love ourselves? And that is the rub! Today, begin a new loving relationship with yourself, no matter what stories that you created to justify beating yourself up or drowning yourself in self criticism, and sometimes self-loathing. Today, begin by being gentle and kind with yourself.Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really love. And begin to be kind to your mind. Remember, self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don't hate yourself for having the thoughts. Instead, gently change your thoughts. Today, love yourself! Don't wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship. Begin now—and do the best you can. Loving yourself will create miracles in your life.

Just for today, I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. I know that the greatest gift that I can give myself is unconditional love. I no longer wait to be perfect to love myself. I love myself exactly as I am right here and right now. I am worth loving. I am lovable. I am loving. I am loved. I am love. And Life supports me in every possible way. And so it is.