The safety of Self-love
Learning to love yourself truly is the ultimate form of “protecting” yourself.
When you choose to love yourself unconditionally and gently, you don’t have to fear your big emotions because they don’t disqualify you from being worthy of love. You can feel and receive the love you are giving yourself simultaneously. The ability to both give and receive this gift can help you navigate challenges as you learn and grow in loving others.
Additionally, as you expand your capacity to love yourself, you will notice you can more easily discern when to say no, say yes, share your perspective, or let things go with less drama or resistance. This self-listening protects you from the potential future repercussions of overriding your inner wisdom.
What if you shifted from fearing your feelings to thoughtfully loving yourself instead?