In Greek mythology, Narcissus was praised by the gods for his unmatched beauty and extraordinary physique. Walking by a lake one day, he bent down to drink some water. Narcissus was mesmerized by his own beauty, but gripped with sorrow—unable to be with his own reflection, he died by bank of the lake.
The myth and moral against vanity and conceit is where we get the word narcissism. While self-absorption and egoism is unhealthy—so is having zero self-interest.
We think and live on extremes; to avoid selfishness, we swing to opposite end of the spectrum and end up in a detrimental self-abandonment. We forget the middle-ground.
Indeed the famous commandment even says “Love your neighbor as yourself.” You can only express what you experience, and explain what you understand. To love others without loving yourself is like trying to tell someone about a movie you’ve never seen.
Here are 7 healthy ways to love yourself without the narcissism:
1. A self-gratitude list.
We know gratitude reduces stress and boosts your immune system...
