How To Love Yourself

Accept yourself just as you are,
For you really are unique.
Be positive in all you do,
Be gentle when you speak.
Push away the scary thoughts,
Replace with ones of pleasure.
Love yourself for who you are
For you really are a treasure.
Praise yourself when you can
For all the things you do,
For praise will lift the spirit
And love will shine on through.
Be supportive of yourself,
Reach out when you're in need,
For friends and family will all help
They want you to succeed.
Take care of your body,
Cherish your vitality,
Eat good food and exercise
To give you energy.
And before you go to bed each night
Give thanks to up above,
For all the blessings you receive
That show you all Gods love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Borke Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 11:17 PM
This belongs on a plaque to continuously remind
Kinch  Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 3:47 AM
Thank you Hannah. It's not selfish to put ourselves first, it helps us to love everyone and everything in life more.
Ilahi Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 3:35 PM
What a lovely poem. Self love is important but hard to do as we are our own biggest critics.
Kinch  Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Thank you Yasmin. To be able to love truly I believe we need to love ourselves, but you are right, sometimes we are our own enemies.
Byrne Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Hi Elizabeth, That is beautiful, I love your reference to our vitality, also giving thanks to God. Frances
Kinch  Avatar
August 17, 2019 at 12:52 AM
Thank you for the comment Frances
Kinch  Avatar
August 17, 2019 at 12:51 AM
Well God gave us our marvellous bodies and minds, so we should all, try at least, to love what we've got and honour ourselves sometimes.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 11:18 AM
Hello Elizabeth this is good advice to follow. I have read this poem 4 times,and written this poem in my special blank book with other poets and poetess,to reread. your name is signed so i know who wrote it. It is my fav. have a nice day my friend. I feel like you wrote this poem for me. Have a nice day my friend.
Kinch  Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 1:48 PM
Oh I'm so honoured that you've added my poem to your favourites in your book. Self care is so important for us to be able to live our lives to our very best. Have a lovely day also Darlene.
Messina Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 7:59 AM
Beautifully written, Elizabeth. So much truth to this inspiring poem. We must NOT be in love with ourselves, but we should most definitely love ourselves and take care of our bodies in which that lord has so gratefully given to us. Excellent write! Very nice to meet you...Charlie
Kinch  Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 8:50 AM
Thank you Charlie
Gilmour Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Such an inspiring write Elizabeth, for so many of us neglect ourselves whilst caring about others in our lives, but we too need to be nurtured! Kindest thoughts Ann xx
Kinch  Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 6:03 AM
Thank you Ann. Sometimes people give so much of themselves that they run themselves ragged. My sister is feeling under the weather at the moment, she is a prime example of someone who needs to put her needs first. xx
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