Love Yourself, Always
Love Challenge Entry
Treat yourself with tenderness.
In a world that wants us to go faster,
Do more…
Take a rest. A nap, maybe?
Flood your heart with love,
Remember how it feels.
Think of happy memories,
Gentle thoughts of long ago.
Warm bath, clean sheets,
Clean nightie.
Blissful sleep.
Give yourself love.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Comments (19)
Congratulations 🎊
Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Gently encouraging 💝.
"Flood your heart with love" is a particularly powerful line. Thank you for this gentle nudge to treat ourselves with the tenderness we deserve. It's a message we all need to hear.👍✨
This is a wonderful recipe for respite! Such a great take on the challenge, Ruth!
Ahhh, that was so blissful! Loved your poem!
Beautiful thoughts on self-care, Ruth.
Yes! We all need to practice this more. Self-love is self-healing.
Yes indeed! Relatable and beautiful!! Nicely Done!!!
This is a wise poem and excellent advice! Great entry to the challenge!
This is so calming to read. Sometimes we forget how important it is to slow down and be kind to ourselves.
The simple joys of life that we allow ourselves are sometimes the best way to express that you love yourself.
This feels like a bed time story... Dreamy and serene ✨
Very calming and practical! The second poem I’ve read of yours that was sleep related, while I’m laying down in bed haha. This is getting meta! 😄 😴
Beautiful poem! A sweet reminder not to get caught up in the speed of life and rest from time to time with a relaxing and gentle self love. Wonderful!
So beautiful, Ms Ruth! A perfect entry!
Yes relatable. And Beautiful.
Clean sheet night Best celebrated with freshly shaved legs Is self love
This is beautiful and not just saying it cos I have to or anything like that, but a strong, relatable and very grounded entry for the challenge. I love how realistic it is with suggestions for loving yourself. You've outdone yourself with this one darling!