The Real me

it's hard to get to know people in a samll town and I wish that I could
The hardest battle you’re going to fight is the battle to be just you.
-Leo Buscaglia

It seems as if so much of my time and energy has been focused in trying to make others pleased with me. The unspoken belief was that if I could please others that their satisfaction of me would result in my own happiness. I have learned that you can only neglect yourself for so long before it becomes just unbearable. It is absolutely necessary to succeed at loving yourself before you can even begin to find happiness with others. Loving yourself is different than being stuck-up. In fact you would be surprised to know how many people who act conceited really have a low opinion of themselves. Self-love is accepting you and treating yourself with gentle loving kindness. I seldom think about being understanding or forgiving to myself, but it is so important. My purpose in speaking tod...