I learned this for a long time...
To love yourself not on a "perfect" day, when everything worked out, when you look great, smile in the mirror and the whole world applauds you.
But on those quiet evenings, when you are sad. When it didn't work out. When it seems that you do not live up to someone's expectations.
Loving yourself is also the sun.
Invisible. But warm.
It is to tell yourself: "You are alive. You are trying. You feel. And you are worthy."
It is to buy yourself flowers.
It is to go outside, just to breathe fresh air.
It is to hug yourself, not to wait for approval.
It is to choose yourself - not selfishly, but truly, carefully.
When you shine for yourself - you begin to shine for others.
You do not wait for someone to bring you the sun.
You yourself become the dawn.