Self-Love
PTEMBER 2025, EDITION #1
YOUR BEING
YOUR M L-BEING
November’s Intention:
Treat yourself like someone you love
Welcome back, to the November issue!
In a world that profits from our self-doubt, choosing self-love is a radical act of rebellion and possibly the most important one we'll ever cultivate. We cannot pour from an empty cup, and we cannot offer authentic love to others, if we haven't first learned to offer it to ourselves
This month, we explore what might be the most revolutionary act in our achievement-obsessed culture: loving yourself exactly as you are, right now, without needing to earn it through accomplishment or perfection Not the conditional love that says "I'll accept myself when I lose weight, get promoted, or fix all my flaws," but the unconditional love that whispers, "You are worthy simply because you exist" - and yes you are!
The words of Brené Brown carry a profound truth: "Treat yourself like someone you love" Most of us would never speak to a friend the way we speak to ourselves in our minds sometimes We offer others compassion, understanding, and grace while reserving our harshest criticism, most impossible standards, and cruelest judgments for ourselves.
Self-love begins with awareness: noticing the tone, content, and frequency of your self-talk, than consciously choosing to reframe criticism into compassion and to celebrate small victories with the same enthusiasm you'd show for a loved one ' s achievements.
"Ultimately,self-loveisnotvanitybutsanity".
Your heart space is not just a physical organ it's your energetic center for self-love, compassion, and worthiness When we struggle with self-love, this energy center often feels closed, protected, or defended against the very tenderness we most need. In Indian Philosophy this energetic center is called Anahata Chakra It is the bridge between the physical body and the spiritual realm The connection between the material world, physical needs, and earthly attachments and higher consciousness, intuition, and purpose
The heart center integrate physical sensations with emotions and spirituality, balancing the material and spiritual aspects of life
The Inner Dialogue Transformation
One of the most powerful self-love practices is consciously transforming your inner dialogue Here's a guide for common self-critical thoughts:
When you think: "I'm not good enough"
Reframe to: “I am enough, and I'm also growing. Both can be true."
When you think: "I always mess everything up "
Reframe to: "I'm human and I make mistakes. This is one moment, not my entire story "
When you think: "I should be further along by now "
Reframe to: "I'm exactly where I need to be.
When you think: "Everyone else has it figured out"
Reframe to: "Everyone struggles. I just see their highlight reels.
When you think: "I don't deserve good things"
Reframe to: "I exist therefor I deserve love, joy, and beautiful experiences "
When you think: "I'm too much/not enough"
Reframe to: "I am exactly the right amount The right people will appreciate all of who I am. "
Forgive yourself for the mask you wore when you didn’t feel safe enough to be yourself
SelfLoveRevolution
SELF-LOVE IS NOT NARCISSISM. IT'S NOT SELFISH. IT'S NOT SELFINDULGENCE OR EGO INFLATION. TRUE SELF-LOVE IS THE OPPOSITE OF ALL THESE THINGS.
Self-loveis:
Recognizing your inherent worth without needing to prove it
Speaking to yourself the way you'd speak to someone you cherish
Honoring your needs and boundaries without guilt
Celebrating your wins and being gentle with your struggles
Choosing rest when you ' re tired and nourishment when you ' re depleted
Forgiving yourself for being imperfectly human
Self-lovecreates:
Healthier relationships (you can't pour from an empty cup)
Better boundaries (you protect what you value)
More authentic connections (you don't need others to complete you)
Greater resilience (you have your own back)
Deeper peace (you're no longer at war with yourself)
More acceptance (and forgiveness, for ourself and others)
WHEN YOU TRULY LOVE YOURSELF, YOU STOP ABANDONING YOURSELF YOU STOP BETRAYING YOUR NEEDS FOR OTHERS' APPROVAL YOU STOP DIMINISHING YOUR LIGHT TO MAKE OTHERS COMFORTABLE YOU BECOME THE SAFE, STEADY, LOVING PRESENCE YOU'VE BEEN SEEKING OUTSIDE YOURSELF
AND HERE'S THE BEAUTIFUL PARADOX: WHEN YOU FILL YOUR OWN CUP, YOU HAVE INFINITELY MORE TO OFFER THE WORLD YOUR SELF-LOVE DOESN'T DIMINISH YOUR CAPACITY TO LOVE OTHERS IT EXPANDS IT EXPONENTIALLY
You
are enough just as you are!
Herbal Wisdom: Rose Hip
LuTong,aTangDynastypoet,whowrote:"Idrinkteatoforgettheworld."
He was known for his love of tea and his connection to Taoist and Zen philosophies, which emphasize inner peace and detachment from worldly concerns. This quote is a poetic reflection on the idea of using tea as a way to escape the noise and stresses of life, as a form of self love.
Ancient herbalists understood that true beauty radiates from within, and rose hips help create that inner foundation of wellness. While rose petals capture our attention with their beauty and fragrance, it's the humble rose hip the fruit that forms after the petals fall that holds some of nature's most powerful nourishing medicine
For centuries, rose hips have been used to support skin health, immune function, and vitality. These small, red-orange fruits that appear in autumn are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants
Makethisteapartofyourafternoonself-careroutine. Asyousip,consciouslythankyourbodyforallitdoesforyou.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon dried rose hips (crushed or whole)
1 teaspoon hibiscus flowers (for extra vitamin C and beautiful color)
1/2 teaspoon dried rose petals
1 cup hot water
Optional: honey and lemon to taste
MindfulPreparation:
Boil water and let cool slightly (just below boiling preserves vitamin C)
Place herbs in teapot or cup and pour water over Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes (longer steeping extracts more nutrients)
As it steeps, inhale the fruity, floral aroma
Strain and enjoy slowly, each sip an act of self-nourishment
SELF-LOVE BENEFITS:
EXTREMELY HIGH IN VITAMIN C (20 TIMES MORE THAN ORANGES),
SUPPORTING SKIN RADIANCE AND COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS THAT PROTECT AGAINST CELLULAR DAMAGE AND AGING
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES THAT SOOTHE BOTH BODY AND SPIRIT
SUPPORTS EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE DURING TIMES OF CHANGE
GENTLE, NOURISHING ENERGY THAT REMINDS US TO CARE FOR OURSELVES
EssentialOiloftheMonth:Rose
Themostpotentfrequencyofall
Bow to the queen of essential oils - Rose!
Rose essential oil is proven to have one of the highest frequencies among essential oils, measured at 320 MHz This frequency is significantly higher than the average human body frequency, which ranges from 62 to 68 MHz (55Mhz when we are sick)*. Rose oil is unique among all essential oils for aromatherapy. It has been used for centuries for its mesmerizing aroma and therapeutic effect. Rose rules supreme when it comes to aroma, skincare, and emotional support and is one of the most sought-after oils in the world due to its luxurious aroma, gentle nature, and unwavering ties to love and romance
The 17th century famous English physician and herbalist Nikolas Culpeper wrote that rose oil helps strengthen the heart – physically and emotionally. He recommended it against headaches and overall fatigue and mentioned its cooling, soothing and astringent effects
Being one of the most expensive and rare oils, Rose essential oil, is extracted from rose petals through steam distillation. Approximately 10,000 blossoms are needed to produce one 5mL bottle of Rose essential oil –the delicate petals harvested in much the same way today as hundreds of years ago by hand, one loving blossom at a time Many companies claim they are pure, however if you find a cheap rose oil on the market and the price seems too good to be true, it probably is Be aware of synthetic rose oils
*(from research conducted in 1992 by Bruce Tainio, of Tainio Technology, which used specialized equipment to measure electrical frequencies in biological substances)
USES:
PRIMARYBENEFITS:
Rose essential oil provides a soothing and uplifting aroma
Rose oil helps balance moisture levels in the skin and reduces the appearance of skin imperfections
Rose essential oil promotes an even skin tone and healthy-looking complexion
A drop applied to the heart, throat and third eye deepens any meditation
Apply one drop directly to skin imperfections twice daily or add to your skin care
Diffuse in the morning for a rejuvenating, uplifting aroma
Budget-Friendly Alternative: Rose is one of the most expensive essential oils If pure rose is beyond your budget, try rose geranium, which offers similar heart-opening benefits at a fraction of the cost, or use rose hydrosol (rose water) for most applications (Both available through the link below)
SeasonalBlessings
May you look in the mirror and see the beauty that others see in you
May you speak to yourself with the tenderness you offer your dearest friends.
May you honor your needs without apology and your boundaries without guilt
May you celebrateyourexistence as the miracle it truly is.
And may you always rememberthatyouareworthyoflove; not because of what you do or achieve, but simply because you are.
WHAT’SNEXT?
UPCOMING ISSUE #4 - DECEMBER:
REST AND RESET: EMBRACING WINTER'S WISDOM
IN THIS LAST ISSUE OF THE YEAR, WE'LL FOLLOW WINTER'S WISDOM" AS WE HONOR THE SEASON'S INVITATION TO SLOW DOWN, RESTORE, AND PREPARE FOR RENEWAL WE'LL WORK WITH FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL FOR DEEP PEACE AND DISCOVER THE GROUNDING MAGIC OF CINNAMON FOR WARMTH AND COMFORT I'LL SHARE PRACTICES FOR RELEASING THE YEAR WITH GRACE, LEARNING TO REST WITHOUT GUILT AS WE CLOSE OUT 2025 AND SOME POWERFUL MANIFESTATION TECHNIQUES TO CALL IN YOUR NEW YEAR WISHES UNTIL THEN, MAY YOU TREAT YOURSELF WITH THE LOVE YOU SO FREELY GIVE TO OTHERS, AND MAY YOU ALWAYS FEEL WORTHY OF YOUR OWN DEVOTION
Stay well,
