Do you remember the feeling when you had fallen in love. It doesn't have to be the first time. I'm talking about anytime that you have fallen in love, ever. Remember that feeling? Wasn't it special? Didn't you feel fantastic? You wanted to do everything for that person that you had fallen for, remember?

You were even nice to everyone else as well. Food taster better but you weren't as hungry were you? Colors were brighter. Smells were more intense. The sun shined brighter. You could walk on water. You could walk on air. Love is good. Love is Grand. Viva la Love.

I have just fallen in love with someone that I have known my entire life and it feels wonderful.

Great for me, huh? It is. But I'm not going to rub it in. You can do it too. The person that I just fell in love with is myself and I feel as good as I have ever felt.

I think that it is about time. I have been here the whole time. I have always  pulled for me at least outwardly. I have shared every experience that I have ever felt. I've also been my biggest critic though. No one has hated me more at times and for that I am sorry. I should have had my back more.

I've criticized me at bedtime when trying to go to sleep. I’ve sworn at myself. I've been critical in our quiet moments together when I should have been offering encouragement. I have denied myself because I didn’t think I was worthy or good enough.

Sadly, I have even considered ending my life after my stroke because I was convinced that my family would be much better off collecting on my life insurance. Then I felt worthless because I was too chicken to actually do the deed. What a loser, huh?

But the guilt trip is over now. I forgive me. I love myself unconditionally like I love my three children. It doesn't mean that I will not still hard on myself at times. It just means that at the end of the day I will still love me no matter what. And if I mess up, it will be ok because together I and me will do better tomorrow.

Speaking about tomorrow, I can't wait to spend time with myself tomorrow because I know that what ever I (we) decide to do will be fun and an adventure because I (we) will be doing and sharing, loving and laughing and forgiving my trespasses no matter what.

Isn't love grand?

Try it. Do it. Rediscover your best friend and staunchest ally. You will probably start loving more and being nice to a whole lot of other people as well.

Do it now, where you are with what you have, but do it now.

Your best friend is there waiting for you.
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