What I read seems too simple to be real; and although it isn’t easy, it certainly is uncomplicated. The author, Ramal Ravikant, says the key to living a successful, happy life is to love yourself. He states he transformed his life from a sad, miserable state into one of happiness and joy. He learned a new way of processing and practiced it until his self-concept dramatically changed. He formed a thought loop that was positive rather than negative. He meditated on loving concepts for 7-minutes a day, and asked himself one simple question each time he faltered. Would I allow myself to experience this negativity if I truly, deeply loved myself? Ravikant describes it:
As I started to love myself, things inside me shifted. Fear strengthens
the ego. Love softens it. I became more open, vulnerable. It was natural
to be gentle with others when they weren’t loving towards me. And
the times it wasn’t easy, I had the resources - the loop, the meditation, and
the question to return to self-love.
What would life be like if you truly, deeply loved yourself? Would you continue to endure life as it is or would you take a different direction? How would life be different? Would you be at peace? I work on this everyday and it is the foundation of what I practice in therapy. If you are interested in engaging in this philosophy and making it part of your emotional and spiritual development, I would be happy to assist you. Contact me today.