The first step to happiness is to begin to love yourself.
Understand this. We love something only, if we consider it to be of some value.
When we consider it to be of some value, we give it our ……….. t i m e !
When we give it genuine time, it begins to resonate to our thoughts, feelings and emotions. It begins to transform itself. The garden we daily give time transforms into a colorful set of flowers. A baby transforms into a teenager. A skill into Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. A passion into what impacts millions of people.
This transformation is not one sided. It occurs both ways. The skill of the gardener increases every spring. The parents become better every year at raising their child. The process never stops.
One of the most important reasons we are created is to improve and grow. Fulfilling our reason of creation creates genuine happiness and joy.
To start to love ourselves is the first step towards that self growth. Take that first step.
Start doing things that let yourself feel valuable.
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