“ Love yourself first and everything else falls into line . You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world .”
• Being a friend to yourself . The journey to a mindful life , begins within you , and your best companion on this journey is yourself . This is why it ’ s important for you to take the time to develop a good relationship with who you are now . Explore how you honestly feel about yourself . Learn to forgive your shortcomings and accept the things that are out of your control . Discover your strengths , celebrate your successes , and most importantly , be true to yourself . Recognize what you like , what you don ’ t like and don ’ t be afraid to say it . If there is something you feel guilty about , identify it and transform it . It ’ s much easier to be a friend to yourself when you ’ re truthful . Love who you are , as you love a trusted friend .
“ Love yourself first and everything else falls into line . You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world .”
lucille ball
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