Why Self-Love Isn’t Selfish — It’s Survival
We often hear the phrase “love yourself” tossed around like a social media trend — something people post about but rarely practice. But in reality, self-love is not a luxury or a form of vanity. It’s survival. In a world that constantly demands more from us — more effort, more patience, more perfection — loving yourself becomes an act of rebellion, a declaration that you deserve peace and purpose just as much as anyone else. For too long, we’ve been taught that loving yourself means being selfish. You’ve probably heard phrases like “Don’t be self-centered,” or “Think about others first.” And yes, compassion and service are beautiful traits. But what happens when you give so much of yourself that there’s nothing left? What happens when your kindness toward everyone else becomes cruelty toward yourself? That’s where self-love steps in — not as arrogance, but as balance, healing, and preservation. We often hear the phrase “love yourself” tossed around like a social media trend — something...
