When you love yourself, giving yourself the same time, attention and energy that you would give a prospective lover you are trying to seduce, you are actually doing a service to those around you.
A lifeguard serves the swimmers she protects by staying in shape and taking the time to train and educate herself.
She pays attention to those on the beach as well as those in the water, but does not allow them to drain her time or energy as she has her work to do.
When she jumps in the pool to help one who is drowning, she must stay in control of the encounter. Otherwise a panicked swimmer might pull her down as well.
This would not be a selfless act as both would most likely drown.
Self-care has a trickle out effect, helping not only the individual, but also those whom they encounter.
Loving yourself is the first step towards loving the whole world. And, yes, your heart is capable of loving the entire world with room to spare. Let the loving begin today! ~Silas
When you are taking care of another person, you might find that sometimes your time is limited. However, if the person is someone you love or are trying to start a relationship with, you will usually find the time.
With yourself, you might take a short cut.
You no longer have that luxury as you are embarking on a romantic, loving relationship with you.
Do not give in to the temptation to cut corners or allow others to interfere with your "me" time. It is in the taking of this time that you become the kind of person who can better help, assist and love others.
What you do for you is just as important as what you do for another. Your own fuel tank must be filled if you want to drive and also if you intend to take others along with you.
If you need a little quiet time, take it! If you need the time to prepare a healthy meal, take it! If you need to get help and therapy for your personal issues take it!
As you become a better person, you have more gifts to share with the world. You can do a better job of healing others when you get the healing you need, in whatever form that must take.
You will also find that it is easier to love yourself when you do these things and that is the ultimate goal.
So make the time today, to take care of your dearest love. You. In doing so, you will be creating a better world. Being a Lightworker begins on the inside. ~Silas
