We could probably make a case for and against this question. Yes, it makes sense that if I consider myself divine because I was made by God and therefore love myself, that I would take good care of myself. I would eat the right foods, exercise, sleep enough, be kind to others and pamper myself with good work in the form of service to others, and find fun things to do. But, there are probably lots of people who take good care of themselves but aren't particularly crazy about how they act or what comes out of their mouths. They're disciplined but not particularly happy, maybe. Or they have justified their unkind behavior or addictions in some way that seems acceptable.
Have you noticed a lot of people don't seem to love themselves? Some even put themselves down. I used to do that thinking it was funny to be self-deprecating but I've pretty much stopped because that behavior doesn't show people what I really think of myself. And since I believe that self-love is fundamental to a good life, I think it behooves me to not act badly or talk poorly about myself. I may not talk myself up all the time because that would be obnoxious. But, if the topic of self-care comes up I feel this is a good time to bring up self-love, too.
A cup of Peace and a dollop of Love out to you. Deb B.
Have you noticed a lot of people don't seem to love themselves? Some even put themselves down. I used to do that thinking it was funny to be self-deprecating but I've pretty much stopped because that behavior doesn't show people what I really think of myself. And since I believe that self-love is fundamental to a good life, I think it behooves me to not act badly or talk poorly about myself. I may not talk myself up all the time because that would be obnoxious. But, if the topic of self-care comes up I feel this is a good time to bring up self-love, too.
A cup of Peace and a dollop of Love out to you. Deb B.