The world is a reflection of your own inner landscape. If you want to create a better world, instead of focusing on the problem “out there,” start by changing what’s going on inside of you. This journey begins by accepting all aspects for yourself. How much do you love and accept yourself? How does that affect the way you treat others? Learn to go beyond the illusion of separation and discover that you are Love. As you let love flow through you, the world reflects the love you give to others.
Take the Self-Love Inventory
Do you love your body? Do you give him good food? Do you give him enough exercise? Do you play it pleasantly? Do you wear clothes that feel good against your skin? Do you appreciate your body for everything it does for you?
Is your mind spacious? Have you noticed that your mind is addicted to thinking? Are you able to witness your thoughts without taking them seriously? Do you meditate and notice the spaces between your thoughts? Is your mind at peace? Do repetitive negative thoughts fill your head? Do you offer yourself kind and loving words every day?
Do your emotions flow through you? When emotions arise, do you fully accept and feel them? To find healthy ways to express both positive and negative emotions? Do you deny, judge or put limits on certain feelings? Have you noticed that your emotions are fluid when they are allowed to be as they are?
Are you aware that you are not your ego, but Consciousness in form? Do you practice self-inquiry? Do you meditate or pray regularly? Do you have a spiritual community that supports your spiritual life? Do you feel lonely and separated a lot of the time? Do you recognize that you are one with Source and that all separation is an illusion?
Notice when and how you limit love. Can you be more generous and loving with yourself? You cannot give to another what you cannot or do not want to give to yourself. First, fill your own cup, and then you will have a lot of love to give to others. Accept compliments. Be generous. Enjoy every moment.
By doing this self-love inventory regularly, you can begin to let go of unhealthy patterns and discover how to love yourself and others unconditionally. By freely giving and receiving love, we help create a more loving world. Share this practice with others. Become the Love you want to see in the world.