16/11/2025
We live to be loved and that starts with ourselves.
At the core of being human is a simple, universal truth: we all want to be loved. Not just liked, not just acknowledged, but truly seen, valued, and cared for. We spend much of our lives searching for connection in friendships, relationships, family, and community because love gives life its meaning and softness.
But here’s the part we often overlook: our capacity to receive love from others is deeply shaped by the way we treat ourselves. You can crave love with your whole heart, but if you don’t believe you deserve it, you’ll struggle to let it in.
So how do we make sure love actually finds a home in our lives?
1. Start by becoming someone you enjoy being with
We tend to think love comes from outside but real love begins with the relationship we build with ourselves.
Spend time understanding what makes you feel calm, fulfilled, and joyful. Learn your patterns, your needs, your triggers. When you enjoy your own company, the love you attract becomes healthier and more authentic.
2. Speak to yourself with the same kindness you give others
Self-talk creates the emotional climate we live in. If your inner voice is harsh, dismissive, or unforgiving, no amount of external affection will feel enough.
Try speaking to yourself like you would to someone you care about: gently, honestly, and with compassion.
3. Set boundaries that protect your peace
People often think boundaries push love away, but the opposite is true. Boundaries ensure that the love you receive is respectful and supportive, not draining. They teach others how to treat you and teach you that your well-being matters.
4. Take responsibility for your own happiness
No one else can fill every emotional gap. Love from others is a gift, but love from yourself is a responsibility. When you nourish your life through hobbies, rest, growth, and community you become more open to receiving love in its purest form, free from desperation or fear.
5. Believe you are worthy of love, exactly as you are
This is the part that transforms everything. When you truly believe you deserve to be loved not because of what you achieve, give, or hide, but simply because you exist you stop settling for half-hearted connections. You show up differently. You choose differently. You love differently.
At the end of the day, we live to be loved but the most important love story you’ll ever write is the one you write with yourself. When you nurture that relationship, you don’t have to chase love. You simply become ready to receive it when it finds you and it will.
Happy Sunday☺️😍