As we approach Valentine's Day, culture directs us to focus on those who hold a special place in our hearts.  With flowers, chocolates, and candlelight dinners, we devote ourselves to nurturing relationships.

This year, I invite you to expand the narrative to include a very important person in your life: YOU.

Turn your devotion of time, energy, and appreciation inward.  

Feel your emotions.  Listen to your body.  Say kind words to yourself.  

Your state of health depends on it!  

There are many misconceptions about Self-Love.

Many of us confuse self-love with self-care activities.  We think that giving ourselves the gift of a manicure, relaxation time with a book, going on a vacation, or purchasing something nice for ourselves is sufficient.

Many of us feel guilty about the idea of self-love.  Is it selfish to focus on ourselves?  When we turn inward, does it take away from others?  Am I worthy of this attention? 

Recently I enjoyed a podcast interview of Matt Kahn on the topic of Self-Love.  You are going to love it.  

Matt is a spiritual teacher, intuitive healer, and truly heart-centered being.  His description of Self-Love is unlike anything I have heard before: simple, clear, actionable.  

Matt Kahn defines self-love in a unique way.  

Self-Love is when you feel Safe within yourself.