It’s the month of February and people everywhere are talking about love. But it’s probably not the type of love I’ve decided to speak on today.

Today I want to talk to you about…you. Whether you’re in a relationship or single it’s so important that you love yourself. We at times can be our own worst critic; running away with the idea that we are not enough, that we are “lacking” . We are beings that are in a constant state of growth and change and if you can accept that fact, your outlook on life will become a little brighter.

Life moves fast, if you feel like it’s moving too slow ponder on this, you’re literally moving at 1,040 mph (that’s how fast the earth rotates). But that’s not me telling you to panic, don’t worry gravity has got you. I’m trying to get you to realize that you being alive and able to read this article is in fact amazing. You are amazing! We see everything around us but seldom do we look within, we look in the mirror assessing how we physically look, trying to point out flaws failing to realize that your outward appearance is not a reflection of your true self. If you can develop the ability to see the greatness in yourself, you will begin to see the beauty in each day.

Take some time out today to close your eyes and create yourself in your own image, that is who you are! Even if others don’t have the ability to see it. Now if you have decided that you are not that person, then make today the first step it making that who you will become. It’s sad that we as humans beings are a bit over-critical of ourselves and our looks. We see ourselves as “less” attractive or appealing than even strangers see us. Don’t let it get to that point, always believe in yourself, your own greatness, and potential.

If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, which is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than we are
- Charles de Montesquieu

We see the beauty in others and what they have, and yet can only see what we lack. But here is the cool part, it’s all in our heads, which means we are fully capable of repainting the image. Even if you don’t see yourself as creative as I once did, you are an artist in your own right, your opinions and beliefs do matter, because you matter.

Now do me a favor and close your eyes and create that self image one more time, but this time think of what you love about yourself… that is who you are.

And again if you feel like it’s not, that is who you can and will become.