We tend to focus all our love on the people we care about—yet, to connect more deeply with others, we must turn toward the one person we keep on the shortest leash: ourselves. We often reject other people’s care or attention when we believe we don’t deserve it. This practice reminds us that there’s nothing special we must do to deserve love. You are worthy of love simply because you exist. Show Notes:  More from Sharon Salzberg here: sharonsalzberg.com More from Sharon on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: Try This Self-Guided Meditation Retreat for Rest and Restoration The February 2023 issue of Mindful magazine: The Healing Burnout Issue Mindful at Work More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.