VironikaNo matter how much I’ve healed, I’ve continued to cry about the things that have wounded me. What changes is the reason I’m crying.
Tag: self-love
7 Lessons I Learned From Being Robbed
I lost something important, but in return, I gained wisdom, experience, and valuable lessons about myself and my journey.
The Doormat and the Control Freak: Healing With Solitude
How solitude has helped me think for myself around other people instead of alternating between being a people-pleasing doormat and a control-hungry rebel.
My Most Romantic Moments With Myself
We tend to attribute romance only to couples, but the more I’ve walked my journey of self-discovery, the more romantic moments I’ve had with myself.
Reintegrating the Forgotten Pieces of Myself
I am slowly reassembling the pieces of myself I broke off to match some external idea of what it means to be spiritual, to be healthy, to be self-loving.
Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect
We all misunderstand ourselves in some way. Learning to look at what’s within us with curiosity instead of judgment is a kind of self-respect.
17 Quotes to Help You Love Yourself
February can be a difficult month for self-love! Here are some quotes to inspire and motivate you to love yourself.
Self-Love Is More Important Than Meeting a Deadline
Instead of chasing stressful deadlines, I am choosing to focus on doing my best. Not pushing myself is sometimes the most self-loving thing I can do.
There is a Lesson in Every Bit of Irritation—Especially in Brooding
I felt annoyed by a yoga teacher and brooded—for hours! This is how I found peace, cultivated self-awareness, and learned a valuable lesson from the situation.
Compassion is Not a Substitute for Self-Respect (Neither is Self-Care)
How I stood up for myself and stopped expecting emotional self-care and compassion for people who hurt me to replace self-respect.