I stumbled upon a thought-provoking idea that one cannot truly encounter
their soulmate until they are ready—until they embrace themselves wholly and
unreservedly. It’s a compelling notion, suggesting that complete self-love is a
prerequisite to wholly loving another.
In a heart-to-heart with a dear friend, we pondered over what men find
appealing in a woman. She expressed a desire for unconditional acceptance from
a partner, to be cherished just as she is, without the pressure to conform to
someone else’s ideal. She confessed to being weary of altering her physique to
satisfy a man’s preference.
When I inquired if she found joy in her own reflection, her affirmation
lacked conviction. She had come to terms with her identity, yet it was a
reluctant acceptance. I encouraged her, emphasizing that the only person she
should strive to impress is herself. If she felt dissonance with her body, the
change should be for her own sake, not for others.
It’s a radically different experience when you embark on a journey of
self-improvement driven by personal desire rather than external expectations.
The fulfillment one feels upon achieving their own standard of beauty is
ineffable.
Through this process of transformation, one may realize that not all aspects
they initially sought to change are undesirable. Instead, they learn to cherish
themselves and find comfort in their own skin, having made those changes for
themselves alone.
Once you reach a place of self-acceptance, you are then truly prepared to be loved by your soulmate, just as you are—flawlessly imperfect.
By: notesformysoulmate
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