What does it mean to love yourself?
I was brought up in a generation where I should respect my elders, put everyones needs before my own, keep your head down, and crack on without complaining.
I look at my life, and let's see where that has got me.
I've worked in hospitality for most of my working life, as a chef, manager, and events planner and maintained this old-fashioned outlook.
I've had a good career, but have I been happy? No, definitely not!
I've been taken advantage of, ripped to shreds to be moulded into a corporate robot. I have even worked for free in my past, where people took advantage!
I've Neglected my health, life, family, and husband, and why?
Because I didn't love myself!
A few years ago, I was managing a new team in a previous job, and my bosses with years more experience, and power, wanted me to become the monster, and shout and pull apart my team to mould them into blank corporate robots. Because this was not my management style, I had to be broken again and moulded myself.
This was it for me. I couldn't do it. Somehow, I had an awakening.
I deserved more, I am better than this. Enough is enough. I am not happy.
It doesn't matter how old they are, their position, they are no better than me, and I refuse to be in a toxic environment. So I left!
For the first time, I respected myself and wouldn't put up with anything less than what I felt I deserved. So I went on a year job hopping around.
Working out what I am good at, building up new skills, and working out my barriers. I wasn't frightened anymore. I began to love and respect myself.
I eventually found the job that made my heart sing, and I love it.
My message from this is, don't settle for anything less. If something is making you unhappy, say something.
If you can't or no one is listening, then you start taking steps towards someone who will.
We go to work for most of our lives. It's important to be happy and passionate.
Don't disrespect yourself or settle for anything less.
That's what self-love is, your personal worth. Respect for your life and those in it.
Maintaining your mind, body, and spirit. Putting your needs first above others.
Thats right folks, if a plane is going down, they tell you to put your mask on first. Otherwise, you can't help others.
That message carries over into your life. If you're not happy, then those around you won't be happy. It's ok to be a little selfish!
Only you have the power to change your world! Love and respect yourself to do so. If it be work, home, family or a lover, make sure your heart is singing!
By Joshua Rose
The Psychic Community
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