@the_emerald_lass

As we celebrate the month of love, have you taken time out to show yourself some love lately? I often cringe when I hear the term “self love” nowadays, as I feel, that over time, this has come to lose its essence and become a phenomenon relatively synonymous to excessive self indulgence. (Unpopular opinion, I know!) The type of self love I talk about is one that allows us to be the authentic versions of ourselves. Show yourself love by allowing yourself to fully experience whatever it is you’re going through. Whether it’s positive or negative, do not let it consume you. We are not what happens to us. However, we become who ought to be, as we let the experiences of our lives shape and strengthen us rather than overcome and define us. So don’t forget to give yourself permission to be; to feel, to live, to love. Happy new month, you lovely lads and lasses.xx #theemeraldlass #romanticizeyourlife #quintessentiallybritish #ofquietmoments #londonbylondoners #handpickedmoments #thisprettyengland #thisjaneaustenlife #verytandc #darkacademiaaesthetic #midcennturyhome #cottageshoreaesthetic #5starhotel #thelandmarkhotel #brandhotel #reelsinstagram