In my opinion, the most important one is the SELF-LOVE, which if understood and realized rightly, can teach you the true meaning of other kinds of Love. Because if you don’t have the courage to love and respect yourself, then your love and respect towards others is worthless.
Now, you might have noticed that I wrote the word ‘courage’ above. But why…? Because it actually takes courage to realize the true meaning of Self-love. Some people confuse it with Ego, some with being Selfish, while some take it as Self-proud. But the truth is that Selflove means –
Prioritizing the need to understand what is right for you on all dimensions whether physically, mentally, and emotionally, and then gently taking steps towards its fulfillment, while at the same time being kind and considerate to others as well.
When does the need for Self-Love arise…
- When you feel that opinion of others gaining control over your decision-making capability.
- When you feel that you are much codependent on others for everything.
- When things are not going well inside your body and your body is calling for a disciplined and healthy routine.
- When you feel deprived and empty from inside even after having everything around you.
- When you feel lonely even in the presence of thousands of supportive people.
- When you feel a lack of concentration and stressed most of the time, etc…
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