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The First Love

Understanding the Importance of Self-Love for a Fulfilling Life

When I first saw her, I believed she would be the

most amazing person ever. Gazing at myself in the

mirror, I remarked: “I will always be your pillar of

support, and together we will achieve great things in
life.” Self-love leads to acceptance. You will accept

your individuality as long as you love yourself. In my

situation, being slim has led to, and still leads to,
Bhuvanikha. s body shaming. I enjoy dancing, and some people

2019-23 it even compliment me on that. I am open to

constructive criticism; however, some people deliberately tried to pull me

down, faulting me for physical traits which are never under an individual's

control. When I was younger, it hurt me, and I even stopped dancing because I
didn't want it to happen anymore. Then, I asked myself, "What do you enjoy

doing? Dancing, right? It makes you joyful. So, why do you want to quit doing it

because of something that isn’t under your control?" I promptly returned to
my dance class, and ever since then, I can proudly state that I am a skilled

dancer.
Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.

It enables us to confront life’s obstacles and make

decisions consistent with our goals. If you give it

some serious thought, you'll realize that you're
the sole person who can stand up for yourself

and see a problem through to completion without

giving up. Hence, self-appreciation is a must for
warriors who face down life’s challenges every day.

Comparing yourself with others is detrimental to

your self-love and well-being, as everyone is unique
and has their own path in life. Unfortunately, society

often encourages us to compare ourselves to others,

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