Whether it comes from those around us or it’s something that emanates from within and shows ourselves compassion and care; love endures as a way to establish strong connections. It can be a source of happiness and joy but also a way to tap into our purpose, communicate belonging and also bring about a sense of security.
There are many layers to expressing, receiving and feeling love; acknowledging our own needs, values and boundaries reinforces what nurtures us while also communicating to others how we wish to be loved. By gaining a strong sense of what fulfills us; we’re better equipped to identify and attract healthy relationships and develop personal (self-love) behaviours that align with what supports our ability to thrive.
Self-awareness can help avoid settling for what lessens or excludes empathy, kindness, growth and understanding. We must recognize the love we deserve — the type that nourishes — and let it grow within each part of our whole being.
The way we rely on and spread love will no doubt broaden and evolve over time/experience. It’s meant to grow with us as we figure out what serves our physical, mental and emotional well-being. There’s no one-size-fits-all way of encountering or gifting love; it just needs to be genuine and authentic — we must give ourselves permission to communicate our needs.
We can (and should) connect love to the numerous things in life that bring enjoyment, meaning, appreciation and intimacy — no matter what they are. There’s no limit to seeking out and cultivating what energizes us; prioritizing or creating space for those things in our life will provide insight into what truly matters. Healthy relationships of all kinds — whether friendship; familial; romantic, or based in self-love — deserve to flourish.
How do you give and receive love? How do you explore healthy relationships (with yourself and other people)?
Further Info:
Personal Boundaries and Building Self Love – PsychCentral
Signs Your In A Healthy Relationship – VeryWellMind
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This is beautiful! It really encapsulates what it means to have self-love in all areas of your life. Thank you for sharing x
I hoped that would come across; thank you so much for stopping by!
This is a lovely poem, and I completely agree that self-awareness is important in understanding the love we deserve
Exactly; it’s vital we connect with this throughout life. Thanks for reading!
Lovely poetry! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, Fadima!
I do love things that give us enjoyment in life. Honestly, I let time decide and it naturally grow the love and connection with others.
Finding this throughout life is one of the loveliest joys to experience. Thanks for reading!
A lovely poem. I love the message of loving yourself first and spreading this joy to others.
Thank you so much for reading!
What a beautiful poem. It is sharing so much about love and self love. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren
I am so glad you like it; thank you!
This is such a beautifully written poem! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Thank you so much!
That is a beautiful poem you wrote. I agree that we do need to give ourselves permission to state our needs to our love ones.
Thank you so much for reading!
Beautiful poem. I agree with you, the more we know ourselves, the more we can love 🙂
Exactly; it’s a beautiful cycle!
The importance of self-love in a couple of lines, you couldn’t have expressed it any better! Beautiful words, Molly xx
Thank you so much!
‘Weave love’ you’ve put these two words together beautiful. Makes the poem.
Thank you!
Hi there, I came across your blog and as someone who enjoys poetry and writes poems, this piece spoke to me. Regards, and let’s continue to explore life through writing.
I am so glad you enjoyed this!