~ lovin' yourself first

(Feb 14/09) On Valentine's Day I remind myself that for many years my self-worth was based on what I thought other people thought. I 'bought' love and approval by striving to be what I thought they wished I would be. Over the past dozen years or so I've worked to become who I think I ought to be. It's a cliche, but I really think you do have to know and like yourself in order to have the life (and the relationships) you desire.