A lesson on self-love

We have the habit of assuming certain things, especially at face value, after which no further thought is given to succeeding information.

We stop giving it a thought. We suppose that things are the same so we treat it the same way, thereby giving less attention to the details. More often, it is in the small details where huge differences can be found. We miss it because we did not pay attention.

I had a similar experience the past week. Really, when these things happen, the last person you’ll even care about is yourself.

When challenges arise and we are having a hard time, chances are, we’ll be more concerned about the people around us than ourselves. It’s always them before us.

Well, we should always be first. I know it sounds selfish but we really should have the highest regard for our welfare and feelings before anyone else’s.

We need to be selfish because above anyone, we should love ourselves first. Take heed! We need to listen to that nagging inner voice that has been screaming “ako muna!!(me first)” that we always choose to ignore.

The problems do not always go away at once but you will start to feel good because you chose to hear yourself out. Self -love begins with acknowledging yourself and the difficulties that you are going through.

It starts with sifting through the murky puddles and realizing your own strength. Sometimes we do forget how we have beautifully survived our trials; we just need to be reminded.