A Relationship With Self

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [A Relationship With Self]( The most important relationship we will ever have in our life, is with our own self. The most important relationship we have in our lives is with ourselves. And even though we are the only ones who are present at every moment of our lives — from birth onward — this relationship can be the most difficult one to cultivate. This may be because society places such emphasis on the importance of being in a romantic partnership, even teaching us to set aside our own needs for the needs of another. Until we know ourselves, however, we cannot possibly choose the right relationship to support our mutual growth toward our highest potential. By allowing ourselves to be comfortable with being alone, we can become the people with whom we want to have a relationship. Perhaps at no other time in history has it been possible for people to survive, and even thrive, while living alone. We can now support ourselves financially, socially, and emotionally without needing a spouse for survival in any of these realms. With this freedom, we can pursue our own interests and create fulfilling partnerships with friends, business partners, creative cohorts, and neighbors. Once we’ve satisfied our needs and created our support system, a mate then becomes someone with whom we can share the bounty of all we’ve created and the beauty we’ve discovered within ourselves. As we move away from tradition and fall into more natural cycles of being in the world today, we may find that there are times where being alone nourishes us and other periods in which a partnership is best for our growth. We may need to learn to create spaces to be alone within relationships. When we can shift our expectations of our relationships with ourselves and others to opportunities for discovery, we open ourselves to forge new paths and encounter uncharted territory. Being willing to know and love ourselves, and to find what truly makes us feel deeply and strongly, gives us the advantage of being able to attract and choose the right people with whom to share ourselves, whether those relationships fall into recognizable roles or not. Choosing to enjoy being alone allows us to fully explore our most important relationship — the one with our true selves. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [From Codependent to Independent]( By Mary Joye, LMHC Codependency can show up in our life when we prioritize the needs of others above our own well-being. In this empowering course, licensed mental health counselor and life coach Mary Joye will teach how to understand the impact of codependency and how to heal from it. You’ll have all the tools and knowledge you need to trust yourself, enforce safe boundaries, and build healthier connections in your life. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( - [Wall Workout to Reshape the Body at Any Age]( - [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( - [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( - [Transitioning Through Divorce: Grieving the Loss of Marriage]( Recommended For You [How and When to Leave a Relationship]( [Learn More]( [Make Yourself a Money Magnet]( [Learn More]( [Use Feng Shui to Attract Greater Wealth]( [Learn More]( [What Women Need to Know About Men]( [Learn More]( [Letting Go of the Past With Writing]( [Learn More]( [Intimacy Without Responsibility]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( 3. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 4. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 5. [Intimacy Without Responsibility]( 6. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 7. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 8. [A Year to Clear What Is Holding You Back!]( 9. [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( 10. [Reiki Healing for Beginners]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.