Our society is in dire need of true and unconditional love, especially for ourselves and our lives. Many people believe that someone or something else should complete them to bring happiness and value into their lives. A belief obviously created by the shallow programming of a materialistic society. However, this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. When we believe that happiness comes from external factors, we are automatically giving our own power away. And we lose sight of what is really important in life. On the contrary, the key to true happiness lies within us. And it is unlocked through unconditional love for ourselves, the pursuit of our passions, and the discovery of our purpose.
The external factors trap
Most people put all their expectations on external factors to feel good and complete, such as romantic partners, jobs, material possessions or expensive travels. And even when some of these expectations are deeply coded in our instincts, like security and reproduction; many others come from cultural programming. For this reason, it is important to bring consciousness to the false need for this external validation. And understand that it can only provide temporary satisfaction and pain. As you are not in control of those external aspects, and your ego will never be satisfied, it’s a recipe for constant disappointment. For this reason, to uncover true happiness, people must turn inward and cultivate a deep sense of self-acceptance and unconditional love.
What is unconditional love for ourselves?
Unconditionally love means many things. However, it starts in one place- knowing what we are and who we are. We must first acknowledge our light: strengths and accomplishments, as well as our shadow: limitations and mistakes. So we can accept ourselves, flaws and all, without judgment or self-criticism. Only when we understand we are more than the cultural programs do we start treating ourselves with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.
Additionally, as we accept and love ourselves, we are better equipped to handle challenges, setbacks, and failures without losing our sense of self-worth and confidence. This means that regardless of what happens in the external world, we trust we will always find a way to overcome negative situations.
Why are passion and purpose necessary for unconditional love?
Unconditional love also means prioritizing what is meaningful in our lives. An essential fuel needed to pursue our goals and dreams with perseverance. Nevertheless, what truly makes us happy – our passion and purpose- is generally not aligned with what we were taught. For this reason, there is a phase of deep discovery and introspection before we make them a priority in our lives. This phase, however, means stepping outside of our comfort zone, embracing serious changes and taking risks.
However, when we start following our hearts, something magical starts happening. We suddenly tap into a wellspring of joy and creativity. A state that is hard to find in a place different than our hearts. In this way, pursuing your passions and discovering your purpose add a source of happiness.
In conclusion, when we cultivate unconditional love by knowing what we are and accepting our flaws, we start facing any challenge with confidence and resilience. With this mindset, we start leaving behind the belief that we need external approval to live and follow what makes us happy. And finally, it gives us the power to step out of our comfort zone to find our passions and our purpose. All of them together is the key aspect to finding fulfillment and true happiness in our lives.
Make today the day to stop searching for external assurance and start cultivating that deep sense of acceptance and self-love.
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