Self-Love: Take a Selfie of Your Heart
February brings with it a sense of love, storybook romance, roses, chocolates and a divine connection between you and a partner. As we celebrate this love, remember, you can only love another to the extent you love yourself.
From one of my spiritual mentors, I share this with you.
“Self-love is rooted in self-forgiveness. Generosity of the heart, reverence, respect, and empathy for all living things bring you profound power to live a life of happiness and contentment. And that includes generosity, empathy, and compassion for yourself! ”
Of course, we want to protect our hearts from hurt, resentment and anger, yet it is only in self-love and forgiveness we can truly feel the wholeness of peace and integration of love in our hearts. Might today be the day each of us begins the ritual of self-love beginning with forgiveness for ourselves to create health, happiness and an open-heart. I'm ready are you?
As we focus on self-love, forgiveness and sharing our authentic selves, I invite you to create a ritual of mindful movement, intentional healing and self-reflection. Here’s a favorite yoga pose to assist in mindful movement, a prayer for intentional healing and a ritual for daily reflection.
A Heart Opener for Mindful Movement
Prayer for Intentional Healing
Dear Source/Spirit/God/Goddess,
May today be the day I fully forgive myself and others, share my authentic self, be kind and gentle to myself and those I love, be truthful with my feelings, and love myself from the inside out. May I connect my mind, body and soul to the heartfelt intentions of love, peace and joy, going inward for my true essence and light. Thank you for this or something better. So be it! And So it is! (AR)
Ritual for Daily Reflection
Light a candle, gaze into the candle, and ask how might I be of service today? Listen for the whispers of the heart, they are meant to be heard.
May your day be filled with light and love,
Anjali
Psst! Save the date for February 20, 2021 for a Virtual Self-Care Retreat!
