Gentle and not too gentle

Gentleness and softness are essential aspects of Self-love. However, to truly love our Selves means respecting and working with our human design, and growth is an essential part of our happiness and ability to thrive.

A good amount of our growth comes from pressing into and through discomfort. It comes from doing the things we know are good for us that we don’t “want” to do. So yes, love your Self enough to rest and restore, and also love yourself enough to do the new, uncomfortable, hard things.

Whenever you feel pulled to believe it’s one or the other, remember it’s both.