One day we glimpse our infinite potential and the next we wonder if we are utterly unworthy and incapable. We torture ourselves in this schizophrenic state for no purpose. Our fundamental value is neither determined nor shaken by our shortsighted perception. Additionally, it requires the same amount of energy to reject as it does to accept. To operate at an optimal energy level, we must choose self-acceptance. Most of us already do this with loved ones. When a friend does something remarkable we don’t doubt their value. We think, “Of course they did something remarkable—that’s who they are.” Does this mean that their lives are totally free from moments of being unremarkable? Of course not! Our perception of others is not impeded because we are not experiencing their internal fears, insecurities, and negative beliefs. It’s easy to have unwavering belief in them. We can see ourselves with this same heightened perception. When we do this, we raise our frequency, and attract more and more positive energy as we go. 

We have a lot to learn from children. Children trust their instincts. When they are hungry, they eat. When they are thirsty, they drink. Children don’t care what people think about how they look, their dance moves, or even their likes and dislikes. Most importantly, children know how to love deeply, without holding back. As adults we lose touch with our instincts. We are bombarded with a plethora of “shoulds” and unreasonable expectations from society. Eventually the child-like enthusiasm is crushed; so, we clothe ourselves with negative beliefs and fears that only lead to more self-doubt. It is no wonder we end up in pain. Self-love, put simply, is the process of relearning everything we were born knowing all over again. When we invest in unloving ourselves, it not only requires energy, but leaves us in even more pain. It is a vicious cycle. To turn things around, you only need to invest in something different: loving yourself. If you do this, you will be astonished at the returns. All the positive people, opportunities, and experiences that you have been trying to create will naturally flood into your life. This is the law of attraction: love yourself and you will be loved.