The relationship we have with ourself is important because it forms the foundation for all other relationships in our life. When we have a healthy and positive relationship with ourself, we develop a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and resilience, which allows us to navigate life's challenges with greater ease.
In order to build a relationship with ourselves, we must earn respect, trust and build a friendship.
Rekindling a relationship with yourself means taking intentional steps to reconnect with who you are at your core, nurturing self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-love. It involves exploring your values, needs, and desires, as well as acknowledging and embracing all aspects of yourself, including your strengths, vulnerabilities, and innermost dreams.
This process often entails self-reflection, inner healing, and practicing self-care, ultimately leading to a deeper sense of authenticity, fulfillment, and inner peace.
Through different journeys in life we lose connection to ourselves. Inevitably through the flow of life we get caught up in the routines and monotony of daily living. We focus on our children, partners, friendships, pets, finances and so on. We often forget that our relationship to ourselves requires time and care as much as anyone else.
We speak about self care a lot here at Uluna and often a part of this process is forgotten. It’s the nurturing of our relationship to ourselves. To do this, we must ensure we know ourselves - we do this by spending time alone.
Time alone in ritual is a beautiful way to cut through to the inner self - the part of ourselves that is pure, true and deeply personal.
Cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion through ritual enables us to better understand our own needs and desires, leading to more fulfilling and authentic connections with others. Ultimately, a strong relationship with yourself is the cornerstone of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, contributing to overall happiness and fulfillment in life.
1. Prioritise self-care
2. Practice self-compassion
3. Engage is self reflection
4. Reconnect with hobbies & passions
5. Set intentions & goals
1. Reflect on a recent challenging situation or decision you faced. How did you respond to yourself during this time? Did you offer yourself kindness, understanding, and support, or did you criticise or judge yourself harshly? Explore how your inner dialogue and self-perception influenced your experience.
2. Consider a moment when you felt truly joyful, content, or at peace with yourself. What were you doing, and what thoughts or feelings were present? Reflect on what this experience reveals about your current relationship with yourself and identify any patterns or habits that contribute to your sense of well-being.
3. Imagine yourself as your own best friend or compassionate mentor. What advice or encouragement would you offer to yourself in this role? Write a letter of support, empathy, and guidance from your 'inner ally' perspective, focusing on fostering self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-care.
The perfect way to begin your journey of self connection is with a ritual devoted to discovering your inner self.
Spend time regularly in a calm, grounded and safe state - turning inwards to you.
