love myself

is a struggle,. i used to define myself by my handsome tall “perfect” ex-boyfriend of three years. i forgot how to care for and love myself. i planned my life around him and never took the time out to find what makes me tick and what i want for myself out of life. i never stoped to wonder about what would hapen if he was not there. now that he is out of my life i have no choice but to worry about taking care of and loving myself. it is hard sometimes, but everyday i find joy from just getting t know myself and doing what makes me happy. i dont have to answer to anyone or find validation or self-gratification from anyone other than myself and God. i have learned that i need to learn how to love myself before ever trying to love another person. i look forward to the journey.

I am learning more and more about myself everyday- what makes me happy, what makes me sad, all of my idiosyncrasies that make me- me. I regret not doing this sooner. You can’t ever love anyone else completely until you love yourself.

Here is a list of things I love about myself:
I have a nice figure.
I have pretty eyes.
I am opinionated and stand firm by my beliefs- yet open to change and adversity.
I am smart.
I am a flirt :)
I’m 5’4”- not too short and not too tall.

What are some things that you all love about yourselves?

I realized a few weeks ago that I do not love myself. I tried to replace the void I felt in my heart with the love of a man instead of love for God and myself. That is all going to change. One day at a time. One day at a time…