34 SELF-LOVE
It’s a funny thing about life:
if you refuse to accept anything less than the best,
you very often get it.
W. Somerset Maugham
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Reflect on your attitude to loving yourself. Is it OK to love yourself? Or
do you consider it sinful? Arrogant? Conceited? If so, from where does
this attitude come?
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Write down this sentence:
‘If only I were... then I’d be lovable.’
Quickly, without thinking about it too hard, fill in the gap with
whatever comes to mind.
Examine what you’ve written. Does it really make sense?
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Think of someone or several people you know who are loud, boastful,
arrogant and vain. In your opinion do these people truly love
themselves? Or are theyin love withthemselves? Is their outward display
nothing more than a cover up?
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Regularly pamper yourself. Treat yourself to an occasional massage,
aromatherapy, sauna, a long soak in the bath, reflexology, a manicure,
whatever you fancy. Not only does it help recharge your batteries, but it
also reminds you that you deserve the very best.
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