Self-Love as a Practice: Choosing Yourself with Intention
February often draws our attention to the heart — but self-love goes far beyond romance or fleeting gestures. It’s about how we care for ourselves, tend to our inner world, and choose ourselves day after day.
I recently spent a month in Nosara on what I can only describe as a self-love reset. Slow mornings, ocean air, nourishing food, intentional movement, and deep inner child work created space for clarity and reflection. What became abundantly clear is this:
Self-love isn’t a mood. It’s a discipline.
It’s how we show up for ourselves and our highest good — even when it feels uncomfortable, inconvenient, or unfamiliar.
Self-Love Is Found in the Everyday
Self-love lives in the small, intentional choices we make daily:
How we move our bodies
How we nourish ourselves
How we spend our time
Where we cultivate energy — and where we may be leaking it
Who we choose to be in relationship with, and the quality of those relationships
Each of these choices is a radical act of self-love. Not because they’re perfect, but because they’re conscious.
A Gentle Inner Child Practice
During my time away, I experienced powerful inner child healing — a reminder that many of our patterns, fears, and needs are rooted in earlier versions of ourselves.
I invite you to try a simple practice:
Find a quiet space. Place one hand on your heart. Take a few slow, steady breaths.
Imagine your younger self standing in front of you. Notice how they look. Sense their energy.
Ask gently: What do you need to hear from me right now?
You might choose to:
Sit quietly in meditation and connect with them
Or write a letter to your younger self, offering reassurance, safety, and love
There is no right or wrong way to do this — only presence.
Self-love is not something we achieve once and move on from. It’s a practice, a commitment, and a way of living that honors your heart, your body, and your becoming.
This season, I invite you to ask:
How can I show up for myself with more intention, compassion, and truth?
Even the smallest choices matter.
With Gratitude and peace,
