Yesterday, i went to the psychologist for my 5th visit.
We have established over this time that I do not love myself, therefore I have serious trouble being who I am around others. I get extremely anxious and agoraphobic whenever I socially interact with others - which all stems from my inability to love myself.I battle to walk around in the supermarket just to buy a few groceries because I fear that others are watching me, judging me and looking at me as if I am strange.
I battle with creating close relationships at this stage and keep only my closest circle of people I trust around me. I need to begin to love myself so my love for others may show through - I want to be the shining light that I am. I need some help because I have no idea where to start.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start?
How does one love one's self?
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Be sure to take timeout for yourself and treat yourself to something special -doesn't have to be anything of a monetary value, in fact, might just be to go sit under the shade of a tree for 5 minutes with a quiet mind. For me personally, i love myself by making sure that every so often i immerse myself in our wild west coast surf and recharge my batteries that way.
Cheers
I got this idea from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2tMV96xULk (the chorus)
We are all needed and appreciated.
Amamzing all these comments! All so true and beautiful! Thank you my fellwow beings, for being you and being LOVE!
It’s nice to know that others feel the same way. I have self-image issues as well; I feel as though everyone is watching me and judging my every move - I get so self-conscious and critical of all my actions. It was so bad at one point that all the mirrors in my room were covered up and I had thrown away all my pictures.
I know these feelings have originated from my teenage years; I was overweight and had severe acne and some of my family members were really mean. In addition, I was not very academically intelligent. However, after getting into shape and having the body that I wanted and perfect skin, along with high marks in school, I felt the same. The insecurities were still there. I was really angry at the same time because the same people treated me completely differently when I looked good, so I withdrew myself from society and started this spiritual journey.
The funny thing about the universe is that I am thrown into the spotlight constantly – the more I want to hide away, the more attention I get. I really had to change my attitude, I don’t care what people think of me, as long as I am happy – and I don’t judge people on their appearance.
It is a slow process and it is hard to admit. My adivce would to be yourself and take small steps to be social. Be around others, and if they don't like you, then it's their loss. Thinking positive thoughts for 1 minute in the morning helped me have a better day; just closing your eyes and saying 1 thing you like about yourself aloud and being greatful for it. I always get goosebumps/chills through my body when I do this.
Good luck dude!
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All is unconditional love. With are egoic mind we judge and this judgment is what make us not feel this infinite love for all forms, for our selves. Do not judge your self. Do not try to make your self for what your mind beilieves to be a better person. Know you are perfect just as your are. Take as much time as you can everyday to surrender judgment.To surrender the need to create. Just examine that which is. Look at your self and look around you my brother. Just look and feel. Know this wholesome eternal moment as you. Simply just be and you will feel this infinite love for your self and all.
Here are some great videos that can help you. know that when he usues the word god he does not use it as most. God is self.
http://channelhigherself.com/videos/satsang-with-the-self/forgive-y...
http://channelhigherself.com/videos/satsang-with-the-self/the-key-t...
http://channelhigherself.com/videos/satsang-with-the-self/heal-deep...
http://channelhigherself.com/
Show Compassion, Compassion is THE power that us humans/mammals makes so special.
To love: an infinitive, an action - it requires no Love.
Compassion is the highest frequency in creation and with it you can create new realities or change existing ones!