“Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others.” — Wilferd Peterson

In this stunning original painting by Priya Gore - “Eternal Romance”, a majestic hyacinth macaw is depicted in a moment of self-preening. This visual scene is a powerful metaphor for self-care and self-love.

Self-care requires courage to be unapologetic in making the right choices for becoming the better version of yourself. Often, the philosophy of self-love is misconstrued as being selfish, but this painting beautifully refutes that notion.

“To say ’I love you,’ one must first know how to say the ’I’.” - Ayn Rand

Small acts of self love everyday ensure a healthy, balanced life and creates positive ripple effects in one's surroundings. It can be as simple as taking a nap when needed or enjoying the act of brushing one’s hair, much like the macaw enjoys its preening. These moments of self-care, often small and personal, are essential for respecting and standing up for oneself.

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” — Oscar Wilde