Self-love comes first
Whenever we search for Happiness outside ourselves, we feel a lack thereof within. "I love you as much as I love myself" instead of "I love myself as much as I love you" is the epiphany we need to cultivate, placing our Self-Love first, aware that we can only love others to the extend we love ourselves.
Much Love and Light,
Alex
But love for oneself also has to be earned. Through the correct actions and bravery beginning to love oneself won't come hard
Right! True Self-Love is based on knowing, hence having empathy for oneself, both of which requires doing one's inner work and acting accordingly.
Yes! That, too! Exactly