Each of us enters the world alone, and it's in this solitary state we're introduced to our first friend, our earliest protector – ourselves. Often, we forget this in the humdrum of life, losing ourselves amidst routes travelled for others and forgetting the energy that binds us– self-love. So let me ask you, amid reflecting upon the various relationships in your life, when was the last time you paused to think, “What’s the thing I love most about myself?”

If this sparked a string of thoughts or perhaps a string of silences, don't worry. This very journey that you and I – Tim Han, am embarking on is dedicated to rediscovering the deep love that you should hold for yourself.

Self-love, sweet and potent as it is often takes the backseat in the blazing vigour of modern life. Pressures from society, expectations we subject ourselves to, and the panoramic desire to fit in has somehow turned us into a moon gazing upon everyone else's skies, forgetting altogether that we have our own universe to marvel at.

Think of a time when you accomplished something that made you brim with pride. That sense of fulfilment, the giddy elation rushing through your veins whispered one fact to your heart – you’re capable of remarkable things! Now, try to capture that feeling, like a firefly in a jar, and allow it to light you up even in the darkest moments of self-doubt. This is the beginning of your journey towards self-love.

Let’s delve a little deeper. Did you notice how your heart bloomed under the praise showered at that moment of success? Now, imagine bestowing that same adoration, love, and respect upon yourself. Paint the canvas of your mind bearing colors of self-appreciation. Relationships with others can fuel us, but this fuel is lent, not possessed. The flame that keeps us alight through thick and thin sparks from the relationship we nurture with the person who knows us the best – ourselves.

Like the lighthouse guiding ships through dark, stormy nights, your self-love should stand tall. It should lend you the courage to pursue your dreams, resilience to weather challenges, and strength to keep learning and growing. Essentially, nurturing self-love equips you to face life head-on, without fear.

Now, you might wonder how does one begin to cultivate such an empowered, profound relationship with oneself? Let's borrow a leaf from the Success Insider playbook. It's worth mentioning that the path to self-discovery and self-improvement doesn’t necessarily lie in uncharted territory. The LMA course (Life. Mastery. Achievements), for example, equips us with strategies to awaken and nurture our intrinsic self-love fervour.

Action, my friend, is key. Even just a few minutes spent each day recognizing our strengths, practicing self-compassion and silencing the harsh inner critic can sow the seeds of self-love. Like a loyal gardener, water these seeds, watch them sprout into saplings of self-respect, respect growing into a strong tree of self-belief. Soon, you’ll find your garden is the envy of your soul.

So step forward, and let this celebrate the end of seeking external validation. It's time to lean into the mirror and marvel at the person smiling back. It's time to applaud the laughter, acknowledge the tears, and embrace the journey that stitched them all into a masterpiece called You.

Remember, you’re not just a tiny fragment of the universe, but the universe encapsulated in a tiny fragment. And isn’t that worth loving? You are beautifully, wonderfully, extraordinarily created.

Take this moment to love yourself, for who you were, who you are and who you are becoming. Allow the whispers of self-love to turn into an empowering symphony, echoing in every choice you make, every step you take. This, dear reader, is your first step to the most rewarding relationship you’ll ever experience. The one with yourself. Embrace the journey. Embrace yourself.