Embark on the Journey to Self Love

Claudia Roth talks to us about the meaning of true self love and how to get there by journalling.

What is self love? 

Self love is an often misunderstood and sometimes right-out rejected concept. Some mistake it for selfishness, and others harbour too many false beliefs (‘I’m not worthy’) to even consider it The way I see it, self love is a state of being that allows you to connect with life in its fullest sense. In this state, you see that you are life, rather than life being something that is happening to you. 

Why is self love so important? 

Actually, developing self love is a most unselfish act. Only when we feel truly worthy of ourselves, can we love others, too, for whom they are, rather than for whom we want them to be. This, in turn, can heal our relationships to others. 

Why journalling? 

Journalilng is an excellent tool for processing life experiences. It can help us feel less stressed and anxious and to value life more. A guided journal is structured to guide you, through self-reflection, towards getting to know yourself better. The journalling journey has the potential to de-clutter your life of self-images that no longer serve you, and to awaken you to the potential of connecting to a more expansive sense of peace and fulfilment. 

Claudia’s journalling tips: 

• It is very normal, when looking deep within, to feel resistant and to procrastinate. It can be seen as a way to ‘protect yourself’ to want to abandon the process, but try to stick with it! 
• If unable to follow through, do not despair. Put the journal aside and return to it when you feel called to do so. There is no failure, only growth and progress! 
• Aim to keep the mind quiet and to allow for free flow writing. This will clear space for your heart, or ‘inner voice’, to come through uncensored. There are no right or wrong answers. Allow what emerges naturally. 
• Plan a special activity for yourself to celebrate having undertaken this journalling journey and 'simply' for being alive today. The activity, of course, may be nothing but a day of doing nothing, of just being with yourself. 

Claudia Roth’s 'Your 28 Day Journey to Self Love' is a guided journal aimed at leading you to know who you truly are by using inspirational texts and assignments. To order, contact Claudia at hello@soul-luxury.com. You can find out more about Claudia and her work on her website.