In order to love you neighbor as yourself, you must first learn to love yourself. This is usually the hardest most difficult task. A step in the process of learning to love yourself is reviewing your life and owning the good, the bad and the ugly. Accepting the truth about who you are is paramount in the spiritual process.
Once you have reviewed the good, the bad and the ugly, it is suggested you share this with another human being. This is when we experience humility, not humiliation-humility. We humble ourselves before God as revealed in another human being. Make sure you choose a trust-worthy, loving and kind person with whom to share this inventory. Some people choose a pastor, rabbi, counselor, spiritual director or a trusted friend.
Your willingness to be thorough and open will determine the results you experience. Once you share your life with another, releasing any and all secrets, you will experience a great relief. Your damned up emotions, which have kept you in bondage, will come to the surface and be washed away and you will begin to experience inner peace, you will begin to experience the presence of God.
Experiencing the presence of God begins the process of loving yourself and in so doing you will be able to love your neighbors.
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