Love your neighbor as yourself...

Loving your neighbor as yourself" really starts with how we treat ourselves.When we learn to be patient with our flaws, to show up for ourselves on the hard days, and to recognize our worth, something shifts inside.We stop expecting perfection — from ourselves and from others.

With this gentler view of who we are, we begin to see others with more compassion too.Because we understand that everyone carries invisible struggles, fears, and insecurities.Loving others becomes less about ideals and more about showing up — with respect, care, and presence, even in the messiness.

It’s not easy every day, but it’s a beautiful path.And the more we truly love ourselves, the more real love we have to offer the world.

With care,Helen Santos