True happiness and fulfillment are found in embracing radical, unconditional self love. This level of self love is about deeply respecting yourself, continually forgiving yourself for ‘mistakes’ you may make, and embracing yourself exactly as you are. And sure, some self love quotes don’t magically allow for this transformative self love to fill you up… but they can act as beautiful affirmations along your journey to cultivating deep self love.
Deep self-love rests in the knowledge that you are inherently and always loveable. You don’t have to change anything about yourself to make you so. Let’s start there…
Quotes on How Loveable You Are…
“Your original mind reflects the basic truth: I AM LOVEABLE.” – Louise Hay + Robert Holden, Life Loves You
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi
“Talk to yourself like someone you love.” – Brené Brown
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”—Buddha
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” — Oscar Wilde
On Following YOUR Dreams…
“When we tune out the opinions, expectations and obligations of the world around us, we begin to HEAR OURSELVES.” – Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. – Steve Jobs
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball
Self Love Quotes on Authenticity…
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
“Flowers don’t open and close according to who is walking by. They show their beauty regardless. Don’t let someone else’s presence change your true nature.” – Rebecca Campbell, Rise Sister Rise
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” – Marilyn Munro
On Courage & Confidence…
“Do not feel lonely, the entire universe is inside you. Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion. Set your life on fire.” – Rumi
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” – Brene Brown
“The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” – C.G. Jung
“Be brave enough to break your own heart.” – Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough
“Do your thing and don’t care if they like it.” – Tina Fey
Self Love Quotes on Self-Esteem + Worth…
“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.”—Rupi Kaur
“No matter what is going on in your life, no matter how difficult things may be, at the very center of your being, you are safe and you are whole.” – Louise Hay, Heart Thoughts
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“True abundance isn’t based on our net worth, it’s based on our self-worth.”– Gabrielle Bernstein
“When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”—Paulo Coelho
Self Love Quotes About Rest & Self Care…
“The most selfless thing you can do is fill up your own inner well… you are no good to anyone if you’re running on empty.” – Rebecca Campbell, Rise Sister Rise
“You cannot serve others unless you have first served yourself with alignment.” – Esther Hicks + Wayne Dyer, Co Creating at its Best
Self Love Quotes About Deep Self Knowledge…
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle
“Your relationship with yourself is mirrored in your relationship with everyone and everything.” – Louise Hay + Robert Holden, Life Loves You
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