Becoming a Master of Your Self The True Meaning of Self-Love, Self-Expression, Self-Discovery.
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PHOTO BY TIM MOSSHOLDER
WRITTEN BY GEORGE DIKE PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALL IMAGES ARE COURTESY OF THE BR ANDS
he concepts of self-love, selfdiscover y, and self-expression are all inter twined. When you love yourself, you strive to discover yourself. And as you progress in your journey of selfdiscover y, you become aware of how best to express yourself.
E xpressing yourself isn’t an option; it ’s a necessity. You owe that to your loved ones as well as to yourself. Suppressed emotions lead to worr y and stress, more than you realize.
You may think it isn’t necessar y, but selfexpression defines who you are. We all have individual characteristics, preferences, and styles for communicating bits and pieces of ourselves with people around us.
Self-love is self-awareness, being positive, accepting your flaws, harnessing your strength, knowing your wor th, and doing away with negative energy. Psychological research has shown that self-love and compassion are essential for mental health and well-being, preventing depression
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