Love letter to myself.
Sometimes when bad things happen or I've been dwelling on certain things in life that didn't work out how I would have liked I say bad things about myself and some people have accused me of not loving myself because of that.
I just wanted to say that I'm not always like that and I do love myself a bunch, I've been through an EXTREME amount of darkness and difficult things in life and I think it's natural and "human" to get sad from time to time especially when stuff happens that is really messed up..
So.. I decided to write a poem/love letter to myself, especially cause I realize a lot of other people feel similar and are hard on themselves as well when bad things happen or things don't work out and that self love can often be a difficult subject for many people.
Love letter to myself.
I love myself even though I was taught from a young age to hate myself.
I love myself even though almost every woman I fell in love with gave up on me and made me feel like hell.
I love myself even if I'm still poor, awkward and becoming less physically attractive as well.
I love myself because I'm different, especially when there's so much pressure to be like everyone else.
I love myself because I'm comfortable being alone, especially when so many can't handle being alone with themselves.
I love myself because I have taken such good care of my health.
I love myself for continuing to try even after incredible adversity throughout much of my life.
I love myself for still being able to smile in light of thinking I'd never be able to smile again for quite a while.
I love myself for not killing myself despite wishing I was dead for a long time.
I love myself for hanging in there when it would have been so much easier to give up.
I love myself for caring a bunch when so many people don't seem to give much of a fuck.
I love myself for being so honest in a world full of so many compulsive liars who lie so much it's as if they could never lie enough.
I love myself for being a friend to the animals, a human defender and a protector of sentient beings and the environment.
I love myself for being somewhat smart, strong and brave in various ways, plus someone who speaks out when it's right to dissent.
I love myself for being good at communicating, understanding and forgiving, even when many try to torment.
I love myself for not letting OCD totally defeat me and for continuing to have positive belief.
I love myself for being creative, artistic, sincere, and a peaceful warrior who hugs trees.
I love myself for trying to be who I want to be.
I love myself for being curious and inquisitive, a student and a teacher who dreams.
I love myself for being spiritual, mysterious and someone who fights for himself and others to be free.
I love myself for loving myself, I put my trust in me.
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Also I wanted to say.. According to what we understand in terms of science and such there will never be another you.
You are a unique one of a kind individual and we will never have another you again.
I think that's a really good reason to try to love yourself more.
And I hope you take some time today to appreciate yourself and show some love to yourself. <3
PS That doesn't mean you should treat others poorly or take advantage of them.
In my opinion.. True self love is also treating others with respect.
This is a great message, and I am sure that many people out there will relate to some of your words. When we feel and go through horrible things we think that nothing can compare (and it’s true because everything is unique, even suffering), yet somehow we have the capability to understand and relate to others. Life is a battlefield, it’s beautiful but can be merciless at the same time, and we all have to fight our personal battles. It’s good to experience the whole spectre of things (although when it happens I feel like dying) and grow stronger that way
Thanks for thinking it's a great message and for the thoughtful response. :)
And yes.. I think many can relate, I got a lot of feedback over on Facebook for this one, and a few comments over here as well. Glad to know some people found it valuable in some way.
Yeah I agree, I stopped trying to compare my suffering with others a long time ago cause I realized that's usually not very productive or useful and that we all have our own experiences and ways of looking at things and who is to say or judge in regards to that? We're all on our own unique path.
A beautiful battlefield indeed, sometimes not so beautiful, but for sure.. I'm right there with you in regards to that. And while we do grow stronger as a result, that's no longer really a goal of mine.. I think I'm strong enough, I don't need to experience bad things anymore to toughen me up and I try not to look at it that way anymore, however I do realize and understand that it does make us stronger either way regardless.
Sounds like you've experienced quite a bit in life that would be challenging for anyone. its admirable that you have remained strong and have been able to keep fighting for what you believe in and for what you value. You are a very resilient individual.
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Yeah.. I have experienced quite a lot in some ways, more than many if not most will ever experience, though in other ways I haven't experienced some very normal basic sorts of things that almost everyone experiences.. So it's a mixed bag like is often the case in life.. I'm grateful for the good experiences and hopeful that I can still do some of the things I'd like to do, and hopefully some day I can help inspire others who have been through a lot to not give up and keep trying. <3 Thanks for sharing your thoughts leaky20.
this.
:)