I feel that when we really love and accept and approve of ourselves exactly as we are, then everything in life works.
Interpretation
Self-acceptance is crucial for a fulfilling life and affects how everything else unfolds.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-love and acceptance as a foundation for a successful and harmonious life. When individuals embrace their true selves without judgment or reservation, they unlock the potential for personal growth and positive changes in various aspects of their lives, leading to overall happiness and fulfillment.
In practice
Using it in a motivational speech about personal growth.
Be grateful for what you do have, and you will find it increases. I like to bless with love all that is in my life right now-my home, the heat, water, light, telephone, furniture, plumbing, appliances, clothing, transportation, jobs-the money I do have, friends, my ability to see and feel and taste and touch and walk and to enjoy this incredible planet.
Deep at the center of my being there is an infinite well of gratitude. I now allow this gratitude to fill my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness, my very being. This gratitude radiates out from me in all directions, touching everything in my world, and returns to me as more to be grateful for. The more gratitude I feel, the more I am aware that the supply is endless.
Be willing to stop punishing yourself for your mistakes. Love yourself for your willingness to learn and grow.
Would you really dig into yesterday's garbage to make tonight's meal? Do you dig into yesterday's mental garbage to create today's experiences?
Don't settle for anybody just to have someone. Set your standards. What kind of love do you want to attract? List the qualities you really want in the relationship. Develop those qualities in yourself and you will attract a person who has them.
You are not a helpless victim of your own thoughts, but rather a master of your own mind.
Because they have been in love they have survived everything that life could throw at them, even their own failures.
Rings and other jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself.
What else? She is so beautiful. You donβt get tired of looking at her. You never worry if she is smarter than you: You know she is. She is funny without ever being mean. I love her. I am so lucky to love her, Van Houten. You donβt get to choose if you get hurt in this world, old man, but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices. I hope she likes hers.
So the lover must struggle for words.
At least you are mine! Soon β in a few months, perhaps, my angel will sleep in my arms, will awaken in my arms, will live there. All your thought at all moments, all your looks will be for me; all my thought, all my moments, all my looks will be for you!
Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved.
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