think on that simple statement for a moment, you will realise its power. We often simply don't love ourselves enough and in a healthy manner; loving yourself properly is very different from narcissistic self-obsession, as your own meditation will quickly reveal. Once you are in a proper, nurturing relationship with yourself, all sorts of things become 'second nature' (actually, it is our primary nature – nothing second about it, except that we've forgotten our centre in all our rushing around in the outer world). So when you are loving yourself in this way, self-care will become obvious. You will sleep when you need to, grieve when you need to, and walk away when you need to. Your whole life orientation will gradually change for the better.
her to do at least one thing every day which scared them. This is not an invitation to behave irresponsibly – for example, driving on the wrong side of the road would be scary but definitely not advised. What Eleanor was driving at was to challenge yourself each day in arenas in which you are not masterful – yet. By doing what challenges you, you become more confident and empowered, as well as growing your range of being. The purpose is not to experience fear; it's to experience courage. Learning how to listen to and follow your heart comes from understanding the thrill of it.
Coming home
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