Love for yourself is love for all.

The concept of self-compassion is a key principle of yoga. Once you have truly embodied the idea of self-care and self-love you can incorporate it into your life so that it becomes a daily habit and not something you do to try to fix yourself when something goes wrong.

“When we refuse to take the time to treat our bodies, emotions, and minds with reverence and love, they will often remind us - not so kindly - by failing to respond when we need them. Our ability to think clearly recedes. We may experience sadness and depression. After a time our lack of ease may allow disease to creep into our life. Then we are obliged to take care of ourselves. It is much more pleasant and fun to do to willingly, before any dis-ease invites itself to your life. Love for yourself is love for all.” — Nischala Joy Devi

Take a moment to reflect today…

• What is one thing you love about yourself?
• How can you nurture that?
• What is one thing you can do for you today?

Here are my reflections for today: I love my laugh; it’s full of character. I want to laugh more each day! Today I’m setting aside time to exercise, and get outside for a walk in the sun.

Wishing you a life filled with love, Colleen