Next level
Within last 2 weeks I've been stumbling on posts and other materials that suggest to start loving yourself with all your might.
I have always believed that "self love" or "self esteem" are 2 interchangeable things that represent the same feeling behind this words: ones understanding of self value and acting according to this. Now, it seems, I can separate this 2 things.
Self-esteem is something that you gain like scores throughout your life for accomplishing tasks, achieving your goals, improving your skills, generally developing yourself as a human being. And the reference for comparison is you in "yesterday build". However, I am still not sure that whether it is possible or not -- to compare yourself only with yourself and not with other people, and what is more important, if doing so is healthy.
Meanwhile, self love is something that I believe God has granted us all just because we are His creatures. To love yourself is to be honest and tell the truth. Mostly to yourself. However being honest with people around us also helps to create the life we want and deserve. To love yourself is to be patient with yourself. While striving for more, understand that everything in this world takes its time to happen. To love yourself is to trust yourself.
I am not sure I am able to deliver a complete message on this topic. But for now this is what I can clearly feel and express.
Love yourself.