Giving Yourself the Gift of Love

I got this note yesterday from a student, and wanted to give the complete note, my initial answer, and then today’s longer, deeper response:

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Hi Steven -

I’ve been turning over your advice in my mind. I finally think I’ve found where I am jammed.

What does it feel like to “love ourselves and love our life?”

I am having trouble breaking through an emotional wall. I rationally understand and can say the words, but I am afraid I don’t know what genuine joy feels like. I…