Self Love Notes: Uplifting Poetry, Affirmations & Quotes: Self Love Notes, #1

By Michelle G. Stradford

Self Love Notes is a collection of uplifting poetry, affirmations, and quotes celebrating unconditionally loving ourselves. It not only inspires but also invites the reader to nurture their hearts with accepting compassion and gratitude.

This message encourages us to love and appreciate our whole selves, despite our flaws and self-defined inadequacies, yet continue to strive for growth. It is intended for those who need to be reminded of their self-worth and know that they are loved.


My beginning in life
has not been easy,
nor was it fair or pretty.
But I hold onto few regrets.

The rough road cast the armor
of my impervious shell,
creating a sustainable
updated version of me
that is nearly unbreakable.

For all of this, I am grateful.
-Impervious Shell

Organized in three chapters; Worth, Vision, and Uplift, this book is perfect for the self-doubter, overthinker, and anyone on a healing journey from past adversity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sunurchin
• Release date: Nov 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781737010302

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SELF LOVE NOTES

Uplifting Poetry,

Affirmations & Quotes

Copyright © 2021 by Michelle G. Stradford. 

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission from the author except for use in reviews or articles.

ISBN 9781737010302

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Edited By Eva Xan

This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and events are the product of the author’s imagination or are used factiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or deceased, is coincidental.

Sunurchin

Cincinnati, Ohio

SELF LOVE NOTES

Uplifting Poetry,

Affirmations & Quotes

Michelle G. Stradford

Also By Michelle G. Stradford

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WAVES OF YOU: LOVE POEMS

RISE UNSTOPPABLE

I’M RISING: DETERMINED. CONFIDENT. POWERFUL.

WHEN LOVE RISES

DEAR READER

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Writing this book was a cathartic process. I learned new things about myself as well as the power of forgiving not only others but myself. Even though I possess deep strength, unresolved issues have influenced my thinking, drive, passion, goals, fears, and behaviors my entire life in both good ways and not-so-great ones.

Healing is a journey, and I accept that I may never complete it, but I am proud of myself for overcoming fear and making a choice to begin. The impact of trauma can be detrimental or channeled into something positive. I trust that my stories will encourage others to fully embrace their whole selves with unconditional self-love by sharing my perspectives. 

The effects of adversity can permeate throughout your life, influencing your choices and decisions. It may also impact your family dynamic by setting up generational cycles if you let things go unchecked. Putting myself first by focusing on self-care and doing what I need to maintain positive well-being not only benefits me, but those who love me.

I hope that my thoughts, poetry, affirmations, quotes, and meditations will be useful to you as you grapple with whatever you are going through. Seeking growth and challenge requires courage. Please be kind to yourself.

Sincerely,

Michelle

DEDICATION

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I am enriched by all the strong women in my life. I honor my aunts for their faith, love of family, and for being an inspiration to so many. I dedicate this book to Naomi, Connie, Elizabeth, Vivian, Jean, Verveteen, and Bridget.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WORTH

Your Symphony

I Am Whole

Trusting

Love Notes to Self

More than Enough

High Esteem

Fire the Critic

Shine Today

Not for You

Self-Mercy

Live Full Out

Immeasurable

Re-Invention

Self-love Vows

You Are Worthy

Guilt Trip

Iridescent Light

Incredible

Your Intersections

Self-Acceptance

Power of Silence

Sacred Treasure

Remarkable

Glimmer

Intense

New Person

Grounding

My Brand

Not Today

Intrinsic Value

Infinite

I Am Unmovable

Do Not Break

Fill Yourself

Self-Appreciate

New Mistakes

Choose Sides

Your Appointment

Gilded Treasure

Self-escape

Allow Love

You Are the Standard

In Stillness

Share You

Your Example

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