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Finding Love Within: A Path to Self-Love · The Seed Project

• 0:42
  Samson Q2U Microphone: Hi, everyone.
• 0:42
  Samson Q2U Microphone: Thanks so much for joining me today.
• 0:45
  Samson Q2U Microphone: february is full of love and hearts.
• 0:48
  Samson Q2U Microphone: And.
• 0:50
  Samson Q2U Microphone: Valentine's day.
• 0:52
  Samson Q2U Microphone: And most of the focus is.
• 0:55
  Samson Q2U Microphone: On your relationships, your family, your partner, your spouse.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And I think sometimes we forget that the most important love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And that's really the love of ourselves.
• 1:10
  Samson Q2U Microphone: Our self-love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And I'm not discrediting, loving your family, your partner, your spouse, your child, That is.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: True love, unconditional love, but.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Sometimes the hardest relationship is to truly love yourself.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: That.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Is the most important because when you truly love yourself, It trickles and ripples into all your other relationships.
• 1:44
  Samson Q2U Microphone: You know, we've all had days where we're not happy with ourself and then we can be.
• 1:48
  Samson Q2U Microphone: You know, Short tempered, grumpy and.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Peter, we typically take it out on.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: More than likely it's the people closest to us.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: It's our, our spouse, our family, So how can we.
• 2:03
  Samson Q2U Microphone: Really love ourselves.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And.
• 2:09
  Samson Q2U Microphone: What does that love even really mean?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: You know, when you look into the mirror.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: At yourself.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Are you fully loving all the parts of you?
• 2:24
  Samson Q2U Microphone: The good bad.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I mean.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I hate to say ugly, but you know, The graying hair.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Maybe.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: A new wrinkle, maybe the little.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Extra cushion that you have.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: When you look in that mirror.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Do you see love looking back at you?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Or are you looking at.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: All of your.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Imperfections.
• 2:50
  Samson Q2U Microphone: And when we just focus on our imperfections and the negative aspects of.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I have to do better.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I don't like the way I look, you know, um, this needs to change.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: It just perpetuates.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: This negative.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Self-talk.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And it isn't helping us.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Love ourselves better so that we can give love freely to everybody else.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I think sometimes it's easier to give love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: To everybody else.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I mean, I know myself, I'm a mom and I'm a nurse.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: By the nature of my roles.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I am.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Be constant.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: The caregiver.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I'm giving to my family, my husband and my patients, you know?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: That's kind of how I was designed in these roles and, you know, sometimes.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I have to stop.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And realize I've really put myself on the back burner and I can, I can feel it in my mood.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I can see it in my body and realize that I need a reset.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I need to, Stop giving and giving and giving because.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: I'm becoming very depleted.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And you can't give from an empty cup., how can we learn to love ourselves?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: How can we put the same effort into ourselves?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: That we put into other people.
• 4:22
  Samson Q2U Microphone: How do we practice?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Self-love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: What is self-love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: What does self love mean to you?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: So let's explore some ideas.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Let's figure out ways that you can practice.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Self-love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Self-love is mindfulness.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: It could be.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: It's simple as.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: quiet cup of coffee.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Before your house gets up.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Have a chance just to.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Be quiet with your thoughts.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Have some peace.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Before the day.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Gets a little crazy and you're pulled in a million directions.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And focus on your breath.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Ever tried meditating.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Maybe just do a five minute meditation.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Maybe.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: Uh, devotional prayer.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: And just start your morning with a sense of peace and calm.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone: That's just for you.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Self-love is self-care routines.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Sometimes we can just rush through them.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Whether it's at nightly.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Skincare routine.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: I'll be the first timid.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Sometimes I quickly just.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: White my makeup off and jump it bed.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Goodness gracious.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Sometimes I just roll right in bed with my makeup on.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Um, But.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Taking that extra few minutes.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: To take care of yourself to take care of your skin, to take the good shower, not the.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: I'm just going to jump in and jump out because I've got a million places to be.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: And we all know we have it.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: We all know that there's various levels of showers.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Take the good long shower.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Take the hot shower.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Shave your legs.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: You know, Put a shower bomb in take these extra few minutes.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: For yourself.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Because in the grand scheme of things, What is an extra five, 10 minutes.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: That can either start your day off right.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-5: Or end it right.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Self-love is setting boundaries., We can pull it in semi need.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Uh, different directions and we want to do all the things and accept the invitations.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: With our friends, our families, our job.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And maybe even sometimes it's for our kids.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: They want to do an additional extracurricular activity.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: But they're young and that involves.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: You.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Set some boundaries.
• 7:02
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Talk to your kids.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Tell them that they can pick one activity.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: This will make your life a little better, a little easier.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And your family life, not as scattered.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: You're not constantly running around.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And in a state of.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Overwhelmed.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And sometimes for your own personal wellbeing.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: You have to say, no, maybe you have to free up some of your commitments.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: In your social engagements.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Because you realize that you need that quiet space.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: To reset.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: To renew.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Because it's not good for our nervous system.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: To constantly be firing and also on all cylinders.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: We need.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: That a healthy balance, that healthy balance and our commitments, our relationships.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: So we're not constantly.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: On the go.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And overstimulated.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Self-love.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Is engaging.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And hobbies.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Something that you like to do, something that you're passionate about.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It's easy to kind of get caught up in.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: What your family.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Likes to do because of course you enjoy spending time with your family.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Like my husband and son loves soccer.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And of course when my son was little, I love watching him play soccer.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And on the weekends, we would watch.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: The English premier league and.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I enjoy spending that time with them.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: But as the years have gone on, Why am I watching all this soccer?
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Like I enjoy spending time with them, but I just don't need it.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Incessantly watch soccer and, um, I really.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Realize that.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I enjoyed soccer because I enjoyed watching my son play soccer, but I don't enjoy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Watching.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Soccer on the weekends.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I can just let that be something that they do together.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Find a hobby that I enjoy for myself.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I'm not saying that hanging out with family isn't important, but it's very important to find something that brings you personal joy and fulfillment.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: So, whether it's going for a run, riding a bike, maybe it's curling up with a good book.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: We're being creative and drawing, painting, getting into photography.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Learning how to cook or make sourdough.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I love to plant.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: To be outside in my yard.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Digging in the dirt.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I, it brings me a lot of joy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Daydreaming.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: About what I'm going to plant this spring and walking through the nursery and.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Sing it all come together.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: sometimes it's trying something new.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I also have this fantasy that I want to be an artist and I'm not very artistic.
• 9:54
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: So I ordered one of those paint by numbers.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And pounded and, um, and painted a mountain range scape, and it was something fun to do on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I just got out my.
• 10:07
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Paint by numbers.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It was relaxing in a nice way to decompress in very enjoyable.
• 10:14
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Find something that's meaningful for you.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: That's a great outlet.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: There's so many different activities out there that can take a little bit of time.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Or a lot of time, but they can bring you a lot of joy and fulfillment.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Self-love is practicing gratitude.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I'm a big fan of practicing gratitude.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I get up every morning.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And write and a gratitude journal.
• 10:40
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: By keeping a journal where you can.
• 10:43
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: You know, Jot and write down things that you're grateful for each day.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It really helps you to reflect.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: On the positive aspects in your life.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: and then that can shift.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Your focus.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And foster a more.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Optimistic mindset.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: We're not going to always.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Have a positive attitude.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Life is full of seasons.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Some seasons are full of abundance and joy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And it's easy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: To write the things that you're grateful for.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And sometimes.
• 11:21
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It's hard.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And so when we're in that.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Tough time when we're in this season, that's weighing on us.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And it's hard to find the joy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It's even more imperative to practice gratitude.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And it doesn't have to be anything.
• 11:43
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Super fancy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Sometimes people love to go.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: You know, Bye.
• 11:48
  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Nice journals.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Um, I mean, I just use a regular composition book.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Now old school supplies.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: But.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I get up every morning and I write down 10 things that I'm grateful for.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: When you're in that tough season.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It can be hard to look in the mirror.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And love ourselves.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Instead, we're just focusing on all the parts that.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: We want to change or improve.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And so that's when we really.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Need to Focus on.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: The body that you're grateful for.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: The body that carried your children.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Your heart that's beating.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And keeping you alive.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: The body that's fighting cancer.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: The things that you like about yourself, Maybe it said you like your smile.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I'm grateful for my smile.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I'm grateful for my hair.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I'm grateful for.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: My legs that get me from place to place.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And then move into.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: You're home.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I'm grateful for my home that provides security and comfort.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Even that job that we may not like, I'm grateful for my job because.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It provides my paycheck.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And gives me money to support my family.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And then that can help us shift our mindset.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Because even in tough seasons, And it's really hard to find the joy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: We do still have blessings.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And it might just be as simple that we're alive today.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: I encourage you to.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Let's start a gratitude practice.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: write five, 10 things.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: That you're grateful for.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: If you're a morning person, do it in the morning.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: If it's a way for you to reflect on your day.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: Do your eight before you go to sleep.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: And just see.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: What a difference.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-6: It will start making.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Self-love is a healthy lifestyle.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Typically, we put our health and wellbeing on the back burner to everybody else, but taking the time.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To invest in our own health and wellbeing.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's the best gift we can give to ourselves and to our families.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: This is the example of put the oxygen mask on yourself.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Before your loved ones.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's imperative that we're healthy.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: So that we can enjoy time with our families Participate in activities can live long lives.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And be there for our partner, our kids, our parents.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: well, Can get off track and engage in bad habits.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: So whether you just start by.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Planning nutritious meals or having a regular exercise routine.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe it's.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Getting a good night's sleep and putting your phone down and stopping the mindless, scrolling on social media.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: A restful and restorative night's sleep.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's so important for your physical.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Mental and emotional wellbeing.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Sometimes you just have to start small.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To go for a walk, get outside.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Take a Google class.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Go for a run.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Walk your dogs.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Ride bikes with your kids.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe it's picking up an apple or some almonds.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: As you walk out the door.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Small pattern.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Small habits can lead to big changes because once we started feeling better, It motivates us to do better.
• 15:37
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Self-love is forgiveness.
• 15:42
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We need to learn.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To forgive ourselves because you know what, we're not going to get it right all the time.
• 15:47
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We're not, you know, Life is just.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: A constant.
• 15:55
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Learning experience.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Some days we're going to feel on top of the world.
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  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We are wonder women.
• 16:02
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We hit all of the things we.
• 16:05
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Slept.
• 16:06
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Well, we got the kids out on time.
• 16:08
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Everyone's getting along.
• 16:10
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We ate healthy.
• 16:12
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We actually went for a walk.
• 16:15
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We've got all our to-do list done.
• 16:17
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And then the next day.
• 16:20
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It can throw you back a couple of notches.
• 16:22
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And so.
• 16:25
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Learning to.
• 16:28
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Forgive herself that it's just a day.
• 16:32
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Tomorrow's a new day and a fresh start.
• 16:35
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: He is a powerful act of self-love.
• 16:38
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: You know, it allows for you.
• 16:40
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To grow of where.
• 16:42
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: You fell short.
• 16:45
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe there's room for improvement, but then.
• 16:50
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It also can be healing.
• 16:52
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Because maybe you have to forgive.
• 16:55
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Uh, person.
• 16:56
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: A friend.
• 16:57
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: A family member that.
• 17:01
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: You've had a grudge again, you've held resentment.
• 17:05
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And learning to let go that you can't change somebody else's behavior.
• 17:10
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: You're only control of your behavior and how you react.
• 17:14
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And so forgiveness.
• 17:16
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Whether it's for yourself or for somebody else.
• 17:21
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Is a powerful act of self-love because.
• 17:27
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: All of those burdens, just weigh on us.
• 17:30
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Weigh on yourself, weigh on your heart, weigh on your soul.
• 17:33
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And.
• 17:35
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: That's not something that you need to be carrying it.
• 17:38
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Into each and every day.
• 17:42
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Self-love is celebrating achievements.
• 17:48
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: As we talk about forgiveness, I think we also need to celebrate our achievements.
• 17:56
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Can be very easy at downplaying.
• 17:58
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: The great things that we do.
• 18:01
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's not harder to.
• 18:03
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Compliment yourself.
• 18:06
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Whether it's finishing a project work.
• 18:07
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Or achieving a personal goal.
• 18:10
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's important to acknowledge that and celebrate that win.
• 18:15
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe you want to treat yourself.
• 18:18
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To something special.
• 18:20
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Or just give yourself a pat on the back.
• 18:23
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: A lot of times.
• 18:24
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We're quickly to dismiss.
• 18:27
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: The accomplishments that we've achieved and move on to the next one.
• 18:31
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Let your light shine.
• 18:34
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Rejoice in your achievement.
• 18:36
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Big or small.
• 18:37
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: You worked hard for that.
• 18:39
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's time to celebrate you.
• 18:42
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Self-love is surrounding yourself with positivity.
• 18:47
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Sometimes.
• 18:49
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Loving yourself can be difficult.
• 18:52
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's important to cultivate those relationships.
• 18:55
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Friendships.
• 18:57
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: That uplift you.
• 18:58
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And support you.
• 19:00
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: So if you're in a funk or having a bad day, you have that friend or family member that you can call.
• 19:06
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: For a meaningful conversation that will cheer you up.
• 19:10
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe they have a great insight or a funny story.
• 19:14
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: That will make you laugh.
• 19:16
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It will give you that boost that will get you going.
• 19:21
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: It's choosing to spend your time with people.
• 19:24
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Who.
• 19:26
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Lifts you up and make positive contributions to your life.
• 19:30
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And distancing yourself.
• 19:33
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: From those.
• 19:35
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Relationships that drain your energy.
• 19:38
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Who create drama, who bring negativity that drain the life out of you?
• 19:45
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: There's no time.
• 19:46
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Life's too short.
• 19:48
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: For toxic relationships and drama, it just weighs on your.
• 19:53
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Mental and emotional wellbeing.
• 19:56
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: So find your tribe.
• 19:58
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Find your people that.
• 20:01
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: When it's hard to love yourself.
• 20:04
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: They will wrap you.
• 20:07
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And their love.
• 20:08
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Until you can find your own.
• 20:13
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Self-love is.
• 20:15
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Positive affirmations.
• 20:17
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Start your day by turning.
• 20:21
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Your limiting beliefs.
• 20:23
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And to affirmations.
• 20:24
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Affirming things like.
• 20:27
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: I am capable.
• 20:28
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: I am strong.
• 20:30
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: I'm healthy.
• 20:32
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And just repeat them throughout the day.
• 20:34
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To reinforce.
• 20:36
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: The positive beliefs about yourself.
• 20:39
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe it's.
• 20:39
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: I am love.
• 20:40
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Maybe it's I'm a good mother.
• 20:43
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: I'm a good wife.
• 20:45
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Depending on what season you're in, in your life.
• 20:49
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: You can alter your affirmations.
• 20:52
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: By finding just a handful that you can get up in the morning.
• 20:56
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: And create a practice.
• 20:58
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: To reinforce these beliefs about yourself.
• 21:01
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: We'll start.
• 21:03
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Changing the way that you see yourself and.
• 21:06
  Samson Q2U Microphone-16: Kind of squashing, those limiting beliefs that you have about yourself.
• 21:13
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: I hope you found these helpful.
• 21:16
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: And maybe there are some new habits or practices that you can implement in your life.
• 21:22
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: As we continue into February and there's hearts and love all over the place.
• 21:28
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: I encourage you to take care of your own heart, your own soul.
• 21:32
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: And practice loving yourself.
• 21:34
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: Be your own Valentine.
• 21:37
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: Take time for yourself today, whether it's to sit in peace, read a book, maybe rock out to your favorite song.
• 21:44
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: Give yourself a hug.
• 21:45
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: Or buy yourself some flowers.
• 21:48
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: My wish for you.
• 21:50
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: Is that when you wake up tomorrow morning and you look in the mirror, You see a person looking back at you.
• 21:56
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: That's full of love.
• 21:57
  Samson Q2U Microphone-41: Full of light and has so much possibility.
• 22:03
  Charlotte: I appreciate you spending this time with me until next time, keep sowing the seeds of love in your life and those around you.