“And, smiling in the mirror, I look at myself slowly…
Well, there it is! Beauty!”
— Author Unknown
We often hear the question: "Do you love me?" And the answer: "Yes, I love you very much.” Or “No, I haven’t liked you for a long time.”
But very rarely do we hear another question: “Do you love yourself?” And in response we get: “Myself? Why love myself? I have a husband, children, parents, etc.” What do I really want? Not in the moment, but overall? What are my values? What do I personally mean by a happy life?
Women mainly belong to their family, worrying about their children—thinking about their future education—about the material support of relatives, and about their spouses.
Yes, there is much to discuss. Remember, dear ladies, to pay attention to your health! If the doctor prescribes you to take medicine, do you do it on time? For example, I forget to do this every day. So as not to forget, I printed a little note for myself on the refrigerator: “Raisa! Love yourself! Have you taken your pills and vitamins? Don’t forget to care for yourself!”
"LOVE FOR YOURSELF IS ACTION."
By the way, one of our relatives for many years always took her medicine at the same time! Unfortunately, this did not help her get over her serious illness and stay in this world. But she could serve as an example of having a reverent attitude towards oneself!
Just the other day, one of my friends and I discussed life, our destinies, and that we had hit quite a high age. We both realized (though I a little later in life) that we should always love ourselves—strongly and forever. Do only interesting things, read only those books that give you pleasure. And when you watch movies and TV shows, only watch very good ones, so that there is joy and pleasure in the soul! And remember always that you must be your own beloved!
I want to end my story like this: “A woman who loves herself creates an aura of attractiveness. Adoring herself, she attracts those around her. A woman who does not care for herself cannot rely on someone else's love.”
Loving yourself is not a nonsense whim or capricious; it is a necessity!
And remember above all: the best person with whom fate has brought us together is ourselves!