When I really loved myself, by Charles Chaplin

When I truly loved myself, I understood that under any circumstance, I was in the right place at the right time. And then, I could relax. Today I know that it has a name ... self-esteem.

When I truly loved myself, I could perceive that my anguish and my emotional suffering are but signs that I am against my own truths. Today I know that this is ... authenticity.

When I truly loved myself, I stopped wishing my life was different, and I began to see that everything that happens contributes to my growth. Today I know that this is called ... maturity.

When I really loved myself, I began to understand why it is offensive to try to force a situation or a person, only to achieve what I want, even knowing that it is not the moment or that the person (maybe myself) is not prepared. Today I know the name of that is ... respect.

When I truly loved myself, I began to get rid of everything that was not healthy: people and situations, everything and anything that pushed me down. At first, my reason called selfishness to that attitude. Today I know it's called ... love for oneself.

When I really loved myself, I stopped worrying about not having free time and gave up making big plans, I abandoned the mega-projects of the future. Today I do what I find right, what I like when I want to and at my own pace. Today I know, that is ... simplicity.

When I truly loved myself, I gave up on wanting to always be right, and with that, I made many fewer mistakes. Thus I discovered the ... humility.

When I truly loved myself, I gave up reliving the past and worrying about the future. Now, I stand in the present, which is where life happens. Today I live one day at a time. And that is called ... fullness.

When I truly loved myself, I understood that my mind can torment me and disappoint me. But when I put it to the service of my heart, it is a valuable ally. And this is ... how to live!

We should not be afraid to question ourselves ... Even the planets collide and the stars are born out of chaos.

Charles Chaplin.

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