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What is Self-love?

July 27, 2021 By Daniel Davis, LMFT 2 Comments

Think of your favorite friend. What about a beloved grandparent or teacher? Sometimes we may encounter a person who carefully listens to us and responds to us.

Unfortunately, for some of us, this may be rare. I think love is listening and responding. A nurturing mother responds to the baby’s cry with milk, changing a diaper, or a hug. Doing this moment to moment is love.

Many of us see the value of self care; we value adequate sleep, healthful food, and exercise. Most of us know the pleasure and value of having fun. Yet it seems play is a forgotten activity of our past. Authentic play has immense value – calming of pain, restoring our energy, and evoking excitement and joy.

I remember hearing, “don’t be so selfish.” Often people just assume that focusing on our desires is narcissistic or just a waste of time. If you are not enjoying your life because you neglect yourself, then what are you seeking?

Jesus emphasized that the most important aspects of his teaching are:

“Love God with all your heart, all your Soul, all your mind and all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Why are you neglecting yourself? Is it idealism?

I think that it is through self love that we are able to love others. When I am rested, fed and content, I am most receptive to the needs and wants of others I value.

Filed Under: Blog, Consciousness, Spirituality

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  1. Marianne R Bickett says

    July 13, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Yes, We cannot serve from an empty cup!! Taking care of ourselves is taking care of others. It has taken me years to truly grasp this simple yet profound concept. Wonderful, Daniel, many thanks!!!

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  2. Manuel Costa says

    September 15, 2022 at 9:18 am

    Clearly and simply stated, Dan–well done!

    Manuel Costa

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