If you want to change the way others treat you,

you should first change the way you treat yourself.

Unless you learn to love yourself, fully and sincerely,

there is no way you can be loved.

Once you achieve that stage, however,

be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you.

It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses.

~Shams Tabrizi

where we choose to be kind….

inquiry for today~ where will you ease up on yourself?

lightening up…..

And if you are to love,

Love as the moon loves;

It does not steal the night,

It only unveils the beauty

of the dark.

~Hafiz