To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven

To love yourself, right now, just as you are -- yes, just as you are, right here right now, however flawed, however weak, however strong, however trying-as-hard-as-you-can, give yourself heaven, a moment of peace and kindness....give that to yourself, not once, not twice as a rare retreat, make it a habit. 
Just start. With love. No self-recriminations required or how could yous for yesterday's shortcomings. Find that shining place inside....and create a mental groove so that peace-inside is your go-to, not the place of last resort. Make self-love your new habit. 
What an awesome goal for 2017. Can you feel it??

Anne Alexander