Self love!
That state of mind that not only makes you appear on your list of people you love
but also establishes you firmly in at least one of the top three spots
It is that conscious effort to live
To define success on your terms
To realize that you matter
And that you deserve to cater to you
To treat yourself right
Eat right, sleep right, be healthy
And maintain valuable relationships
It is that effort to make yourself happy despite your multiple challenging responsibilities of everyday
That zeal to take charge of your life
Not seeking permission to be
And not apologizing for being
That moment you begin to give room to explore your passions and hobbies
The feeling of aligning your soulfulness with your daily routines
That realization of how blessed you are in this moment
Taking advantage of the abundance you have now
A genuine gratefulness for and acceptance of your past- scars and glory inclusive
You look in the mirror and see a pearl-
Beautiful and confident
A you that truly deserves a fulfilling life
It is not being Selfish
It is not being Arrogant
It is neither being egocentric nor narcissistic
Rather it is self love
And it sets the pace for your interaction with the Universe
It is not enough to know how you want to be treated
You have to start to treat yourself that way
Enjoy loving yourself to the fullest degree possible
(c) Bilqees 2016