Self love

There's a misconception about self love. Some associate it with narcissism, being blind to ones own flaws, vanity, perhaps even arrogance?
The truth is far from it.

To understand self love, one must understand love. Not the fictional, romantic kind. Lets focus on a love which most should be able to relate to. Maternal love.
A mother loves her child unconditionally. Being fully aware of the child's clumsiness, tantrums and mistakes, yet she continues to love. She forgives and nurtures, whilst also offering guidance to the child. Yes, she may too lose her patience, but cools down quickly and returns to her natural, caring state. In doing so she accepts them for who they truly. For that child is precious, its a part of her after all and therefore is worthy of consistent compassion.

We seek self knowledge and continue to grow and move forward, yet there lies a child within, who trips, perhaps more often than they should. Who is still afraid, insecure and unsure.
Our inherent and unchangeable quirks represent the child within, perhaps we should show maternal compassion towards them.