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Self-Love Isn’t Selfish

Aug 30
3 min read

Updated: Sep 1

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” -Dolly Parton



Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer


We are taught at a very young age to love others. We are told often that we should love everyone, help others, and give often. We’ve learned to do this in many ways: we give of our time, our money, our resources, our skills, our talents and through random acts of kindness. This is all a wonderful, very important, and highly effective way to to help others thrive, as we also feel good in return, while filling our personal love tank.


"Self-care is never a selfish act... it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others." -Parker Palmer


The truth is, the most powerful way we can help others is through the act of loving and caring for ourselves first. This is essential if we want to show up as the best version of ourselves for others.


The most meaningful impact we have on others begins from within, reflecting on who we really are in our heart and soul. When we reconnect deeply with our joy, creativity, and self-expression, we become more whole. And from that wholeness, we are able to heap big, healthy doses of love onto ourselves, then onto everyone around us.


How does this work?


The more love you have for yourself, the more it flows out to others, uplifting them, allowing and inviting them to be their best selves as well.


When you practice self-care and self-renewal, you are loving yourself in the best sense of the word. You are fully yourself... expressive, unfiltered and at ease. This creates an inner radiance that effortlessly draws people in, and everyone around you benefits. Your positive energy radiates onto everyone around you.


Dolly Parton is a shining example of this.


Think about the energy Dolly brought into the world. She was unapologetically herself... joyful, creative, generous, warm, and completely comfortable in her own skin. She never dimmed herself to make other people comfortable. Instead, she embraced who she was, and that authenticity has allowed her to touch millions of lives.


And look at what flows from that.


Dolly's creativity has brought music and joy to generations of people. Her generosity has supported countless individuals and communities. Her imagination became books for children through the Imagination Library. Her success has created opportunities for others with endless ripple effects. She understood something that many of us forget: when you take care of your own light, you have so much more light to give away.


This kind of love is pure love. It has no conditions, no requirements, and no qualifications to be met. It is a very different kind of love than what we are used to. It is the most powerful form of love. Remember, we create everything in our lives by the way we feel. So, the more love we feel, the more amazing our lives become. When we feel this way, an abundance of health, fantastic relationships, money, and everything else begins to take shape. And just imagine how amazing you will feel as you get closer to the feeling of pure love.


So, how will you know when you’re living from a place of pure love? You’ll love yourself, everyone, and everything simply because you and they exist!


Then know that the more you practice loving yourself, others, and everything around you, the more the life that you create will reflect what you feel inside. You will take your life to levels you’ve never experienced before.


Wishing you an absolutely magical week full of love, gratitude and fun, fun, FUN!


~Mary Lynn Ziemer


 

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