“Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.” ~ Louise Hay

In a world where comparison and self-criticism run rampant, the concept of self-love has emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Self-love is not merely a fleeting trend or a buzzword; it’s a transformative practice that can lead to profound personal growth, happiness, and emotional healing. In this article, I’ll share the essence of self-love, its benefits, and practical steps to cultivate this beautiful virtue within ourselves.

What is Self-love?

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” ~ Mandy Hale

I’m a huge fan of all things love. Self-love came on my radar when I started working on my own past emotional wounds. Till that time, and for a long while after that too, I thought self-love was a downright self-indulgent and self-serving concept. That is what most people still think of it. But as I studied it further and explored all the facets of this beautiful practice, did I realize that THIS is in fact one of the most healing practices to fully and completely integrate my fractured emotional self.

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