Busy has become the world’s favourite excuse. We can find a million reasons why we need to be doing the things that we’re doing. Why someone needs that thing to be done “right now”. Why the meetings, the lunches, and the client events are far more important than moments of stillness and reflection.

But are they really?

You cannot become who you are truly meant to be, if you do not take the time to get to know who you are. Deep self-reflection is the way we open hearts and remember the very essence of our soul. Learning to connect with yourself on a deeper level is one of the most important steps in self-discovery.

Self-abandonment happens when we ignore our own needs and silence our inner desires. Driven by our deep seeded need to please, we set aside our own wants to prioritize the happiness of others. This type of behavior causes us to lose our voices, our sense of self, and our personal identity. Self-abandonment is the first step down the wrong path in life.

When you take the time to honor what you need, to really listen to what your soul is telling you, you open yourself up to the life you have always dreamed of. Loving yourself first, is the key to happiness.