Self-love is one of those puzzles that is never completely solved. Instead, we learn to love the process of discovering the beauty in each piece that makes us uniquely who we are. As a shy, plus-sized, and insecure girl, I had to learn to appreciate my body, not seeing my ‘flaws’ as something to frown upon but to celebrate. Each stretch mark, each curve, each scar tells a story — only I get to decide what the story means.

We all have a story to tell. You have a story to tell. Everything that you have experienced in life, the lives you have touched, the challenges you have faced, are puzzle pieces to your story. You have so much beauty, and so much to offer. Sometimes we forget that what makes us unique, and where we find our spark in life, is where our beauty lies. It’s time to show yourself some appreciation this Valentine’s Day, and all year long! I hope this experience — L’amour de soi — will help you in the journey of discovering who you are, and all that makes you beautiful from the inside out…