"Part of the mind's effect on health is direct and conscious. The extent to which we love ourselves determines whether we eat right, get enough sleep, smoke, wear seat belts, exercise, and so on. Each of these choices is a statement of how much we care about living. These decisions control about 90 percent of the factors that determine our state of health. The trouble is that most people's motivation to attend to these basics is deflected by attitudes hidden from everyday awareness. As a result, many of us have mixed intentions."
"Self-love has come to mean only vanity and narcissism. The pride of being and the determination to care for our own needs have gone out of the meaning. Nevertheless, an unreserved, positive self-adoration remains the essence of health, it is the most important asset a patient must gain to become exceptional. Self-esteem and self-love are not sinful. They make living a joy instead of a chore."
I know how to love others. I want to love myself as I love others. (Even the bible says to love others as we love our selves, which almost suggests that I don't fully know how to love others, or I will know even better once I love myself).
I remember, years ago, in a session with Dr. Yeung, I was describing a situation where I was treated poorly by someone. I was talking about it with a smile, and saying maybe I deserved it, maybe they were having an off day.... etc. etc. And he stopped me and said, how would you react or feel if someone treated Celeste that way?
Well, I nearly flew into a rage about it. A blood boiling, saliva spitting, red faced violent rage.
His point was made.
Why didn't I feel I deserved the same respect and treatment I felt my sister deserved? Why indeed?
And years later, I know it's still something I need to work on. I need to worry less about pleasing others and doing things for them, and more on making sure I am getting well so I can live and love and shine and be my very best self to everyone around me.
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