11/06/2025
I grew so frustrated b/c I felt I was giving so much of myself and wondered, "When will it my turn to receive this love and attention?" I always felt like I was the one to hold space for others, but then wondered, "When will someone do that for me?" I always felt like I gave my time and energy to others, and felt like "When is it my turn?". I was running on empty trying to be there for others, but then realized I was never truly there for myself.
I realized that my outer world is a reflection of my inner world. If I wanted to receive that Love, time, and energy from someone or others, I needed to provide that for myself first.ย Because, you see, your outer world reflects your inner world: "As within, so without."
It's not that I didn't have people wanting to give to me, but that also I wasn't allowing myself to receive. Why, you may ask? Now, what I'm realizing is that I had a limiting belief that I wasn't worthy of receiving- not my adult conscious self, but my inner child. I needed to heal that part of my being to understand why I wasn't receiving what, as an adult, I believe I deserved. I blocked this energy of receiving because I felt I wasn't worthy of it due to old programming of limiting beliefs about myself. And I self-sabatoged in this way because I didn't feel safe opening myself up to receive. I didn't feel safe in my body. I didn't feel worthy. I needed to learn to Love myself and give myself that same attention and energy I gave to others to finally feel whole again.
Some ways to love yourself and put yourself first:
1) Set boundaries with others. It's okay to say no to an invite or to someone.
2) Don't allow people to speak to you in a disrespectful tone, stand your ground and walk away.
3) Don't allow people to dictate how to live your life- again boundaries!
4) Follow what brings you joy and and most importantly, harmony.
5) Treat yourself to a day full of relaxation, because you deserve it and are worthy of it.
6) Decorate your temple (your body) in any way that makes you feel good.
7) Be kind to yourself. No more negative self-talk!
Which of these resonates? ๐