I have experienced frequent bouts of depression all through my life. When it has gotten really bad, I have asked myself, “What does my life matter? Why bother?” After decades of asking myself this question, I have finally found my answer. My Life …
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Lessons in Unconditional Self Love
Why does self-love abandon us when we need it the most?
Have you ever noticed that when life becomes difficult, it can be hard to love ourselves? And not only that, self-hate can try to creep in and take the place of self-love? Why is that? Where does self-love go? Why do we abandon ourselves? I …
Signs that you may be lacking self-love
Self-hate or the lack of self-love, can be difficult to detect because it can feel so natural. Here is a list to help us recognize if we need more self-love in our lives. Before reading this list, remember to create a safe space of …
“Inspiration to paint my art comes from the desire to look at life differently. When I am faced with a problem, I search my spiritual studies and my collected wisdom for advice. Once I realize the advice that I need to take, I think of the symbolism to convey that message and that is what I paint.”
I'm Rita Loyd. The inspiration to paint healing art came to me in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic fatigue syndrome.
When I first began to paint nurturing art, I didn’t know that my art was going to be about self-love.
I now feel that I know the “recipe” for unconditional self-love and when I apply that recipe to my life I am able to shift from a place of negativity and defeat to a place of healing and empowerment.
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