Codependency For Dummies by Darlene Lancer

Author:Darlene Lancer
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781118982099
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2015-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Self-love

Whereas acceptance is an attitude toward yourself, love is a combination of both feeling and action. Many think self-love is egotism or narcissism, but actually egotists and narcissists don’t love themselves at all. A “big ego” is compensation for lack of self-love. Codependents think too little of themselves, not too much.

Love for your Self is healthy. The Bible says, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” You’re a human being as worthy of love as anyone else. Contrary to the idea that self-love is selfish and takes away from your ability to love others, the opposite is true. The greater is your love for yourself, the greater will be your ability to love others. Moreover, you only allow yourself to receive as much love as you give to yourself.

Love involves understanding, respect, acceptance, responsibility, and compassion. These virtues are not compartmentalized, but are experienced for your Self and for others. Love is not divisible. As you develop these aspects in yourself, your ability to love yourself and others grows.

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