Can You Truly Say "I Love Myself!" Why? How did you do it?
By mskauchi
@mskauchi (36)
Philippines
June 14, 2011 11:32pm CST
I can't say that I truly love myself because there are a lot of times that I looked down on myself that I haven't attained a big thing for myself. That I am not worthy of this and that. I just thought that we spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, searching, yearning for that special love. But how to simply love yourself?
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@Masihi (4413)
• Canada
15 Jun 11
I also can't say that I love myself and mean it, there's so many issues in my head that I need to sort through, however, I am being proactive at being self-aware and bettering myself as a person as well as how I interact with others, especially in real life. It's not an easy road, that's for sure, but I'm hoping that some day I'll be able to figure out how to work on my self-esteem...
@Masihi (4413)
• Canada
16 Jun 11
I hope so as well, I'm much better now than I was 7 years ago, but self esteem is really a difficult thing to truly accomplish. Saying "I love myself" and working myself up to excitement doesn't cut it. It has to come from deep down inside, like a contentment, or overall satisfaction about yourself. That's what I truly want.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Jun 11
I can't say that I love myself either. I always find reasons not to like myself, I put myself down a lot. Maybe because I don't surround myself with uplifting people who want to make others feel good? Instead I grew up being put down, made fun of, constantly being told I wasn't good enough...Things like that. I told my dad one time that I really wanted to try modeling, you know what he said? I definitely think your sister could do it but I don't know about you. Yeah, my life story...
@mskauchi (36)
• Philippines
19 Jun 11
I felt the hurt that you're feeling my dear. Wow, you've been through a lot of hurting. I think you need to start with yourself. You yourself must love for who you are. Don't think of what others are saying. Don't mind them. Keep in mind that you're an intelligent, considerate, beautiful woman! and so am I. ;-)) We all are and you're not an exemption. I believe in you my friend. Just LOVE and LOve will conquer all..
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
15 Jun 11
It isn't an easy thing to do, especially if you've been criticized or compared all your life. When I find it hard to say, I usually ask myself: what is it that's stopping me to feel this way? and Why? It's usually when I'm trying to be someone I'm not is when I hate myself.. and in those moments I remind myself that all I need to be is ME.
@mskauchi (36)
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
That is really true lore2009, I've been with your situation all the time where I wanted to be someone else, but it's just not working because I end up not good enough. And yes, better be myself and stay simple, then with that, we can truly know who accepts us for what we truly are. Have a nice day! ;-)
@mplayers77 (2)
• United States
16 Jun 11
Its difficult to love yourself, especially when all your family trys to bring you down. I am a victim of emotional abuse, and i should say "love yourself for who you are" and dont let nobody tear down your self esteem.
