Love and other spring type things . . .

Do you love YOU? It may sound odd to think of a question like this . . . but I am learning that is important to love yourself. I know maybe it should be a simple thing. . . for some reason it has been a struggle for me in my life. I like many aspects of myself, and at times I love myself . . . but I also become very negative on me and harsh almost. The bible teaches me to love my neighbor as I love myself. That presupposed that I am loving myself properly. I came across this site that lists 17 ways to love yourself . Am I alone in my struggle to love and accept me as me. I am not talking about not growing and becoming better . . . but what I am talking about is a general contentment and comfort in who I am. I guess some of my struggle comes in letting myself be human, not as an excuse for foolishness, but as a reality to embrace. I am not going to do everything perfectly . . . I am going to fail, and in these failings I must learn and grow and forgive myself and allow myself to be OK. I have spent many days in my life trying to find someone to love and accept me in order to feel OK with me. Really, I have needed to love me, in order to love others better and more fully. I turned 46 years old just a few days ago . . . and I am ready to live the balance of my days in love with me . . . I am worthy of love and I am worthy of self forgiveness. I am ready to bloom like a flower . . . I am ready to take courage and step out and become a better me . . . I am blessed and thankful. I hope you are well. if you read this and find any encouragement send me a message . . . Peace