What we feed grows.  Fear, pride, grief, envy, anger, blame, shame, guilt and bitterness are negative and harmful emotions.  Coming to a place in your mind, your heart and in your life where you release and let go of harmful feelings such as those mentioned above is critical to a healthy mind and body.  These emotions are wounds and letting go of these feelings, along with forgiveness, is the healing process towards a healthy, full life.  When you begin to heal yourself you will become emotionally stable and renewed.

Low self-esteem is one of several core issues associated with anxiety and depressive disorders.  We must begin by accepting ourselves just the way we are.  Do not beat yourself up about what you do not like, but take steps to change the things you are not happy about.  If there are some things in your life you cannot change, then learn to be accepting of what is.  Try not to swim upstream.  Change the way you perceive the troubling facts.  We have been taught that besides loving God and all others we must also love ourselves.

For many of us, accepting love feels uncomfortable.  Positive relationships are essential for mental and physical health.  The lack of healthy personal relationships can be detrimental to your health.  Case studies have revealed that the ties that bind are also the bonds that heal.  We need to feel that we belong and that we are loved.  Loneliness can be very harmful.  Opening your heart to the love that is available to you is emotionally empowering and healing.  Allow yourself the gift of accepting the love you deserve.