When you look in the mirror and say, 'I love you,' don't worry if you don't believe it yet. Love is far more powerful than your limiting beliefs.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the power of self-love and the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs.
Cheryl Richardson's quote highlights the strength of love, particularly self-love, in contrasting against our self-doubts and limiting beliefs. It suggests that even if one struggles to believe in their worthiness of love, the act of affirming love towards oneself can initiate a transformative process that encourages growth and self-acceptance.
In practice
During a self-care workshop focused on mental wellness.
If you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won't like you. It may not be easy, but it's essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.
You are not your mother, your father, your history, or your cultural influences. You are uniquely and originally you. Be bold and daring and fearless and unconventional. Be willing to use your voice in service to your soul. Go on. Rock that damn boat. The wave you create might just change the world.
Just because some people are fueled by drama doesn't mean you have to attend the performance.
When you're brave enough to let go of anything you don't absolutely love or need, what you have left is the space for stillness and possibility.
You're headed for disaster cos you never read the signs Too much love will kill you every time
We forget some of the oldest medicines we have are love and compassion, and they can be deployed by everyone.
Now a soft kiss - Aye, by that kiss, I vow an endless bliss.
But love is blind and lovers cannot see
You are everything that's ever been my favourite thing," she wanted to tell him. "You're my love song, my birthday cake, the sound of ocean waves and French words and a baby's laugh. You're a snow angel, crème brulée, a kaleidoscope filled with glitter. I love you and you'll never catch up, because I've gotten a head start and my heart is racing at light speed.
It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.
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