Hi 4C Women,
I am so excited to be attending the WFS conference. This is my 25th conference and I continue to be inspired with all that is offered. I am especially excited to meet new attendees and reconnect with friends I've made over the years.
I love this updated Statement. Every time I read, "I am learning to know that I am loved," I feel as though I am being given a huge, warm hug. It took a long time to learn to love myself and to believe that I am loved by others. If I didn't love myself, how could I accept that others loved me. I encourage those who need to accept love from others, to consider the following questions about loving yourself first. These were actually sent to me in 2007 by Nancy Cross, whose quote in included at the beginning of Karen's message. Nancy was a phenomenal woman who was very involved in WFS for many years.
Do you love yourself?
Are you in harmony with you?
Do you treat yourself with respect?
Are you generous, kind and supportive of you?
Do you trust yourself and treat yourself as though you can be trusted?
Do you accept your weaknesses and celebrate your successes?
Until you love who you are...not just say it, but do it and believe it...you will never find the love you are or the love you believe someone else has to give you.
The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. Love, nurture, practice self-care and all that love given to yourself will be returned and experienced in various ways--from romantic relationships, friendships, family, pets...What/whom can you add to this list?
Bonded in learning to know you are loved.
4C WFS Member
