My happiness is not the means to any end. It is the end. It is its own goal. It is its own purpose.
Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion.
I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.
Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.
You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.
Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid, but that doesn’t change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging.
Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.
Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.
Believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic.
Self-compassion is key because when we’re able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we’re more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy.
Let go of who you think you should be in order to be who you are. Be imperfect and have compassion for yourself. Connection is the result of authenticity.
Self-esteem and self-love are the opposites of fear; the more you like yourself, the less you fear anything.
Instead of dedicating your life to actualize a concept of what you should be like, actualize yourself.
Taking care of yourself is the most powerful way to begin to take care of others.
Spare yourself from seeking love, approval, or appreciation-from anyone. And watch what happens in reality, just for fun.
When you discover that all happiness is inside you, the wanting and needing are over, and life gets very exciting.
Just keep coming home to yourself, you are the one who you’ve been waiting for.
What if I should discover that the poorest of the beggars and the most impudent of offenders are all within me; and that I stand in need of the alms of my own kindness, that I, myself, am the enemy who must be loved – what then?
If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.
Don’t surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself that isn’t true anymore.