If I must choose someone to love over and over, I will choose me.

Choosing me will take away the pressure on others to love me back, to be grateful for me.

Choosing me will make me wake up in the morning, looking forward to being with me. To experience life together.

Choosing me will allow me to take myself out, and enjoy the activities that make me happy.

Choosing me will take me to the Paradises I see in my dreams.

Choosing me will make me more aware and appreciative of my body, my health, my well- being.

Choosing me will allow me to exercise, as much as desired.

Choosing me will allow me to take care of my skin, my hair, my sexuality, my way of forgetting and letting go.

If you are still reading, I hope that you are convinced of how important it is to choose your own self first.

“I gave my Love to The World and The World gave his Love back to me. After that, we lived happily ever after.”

~Maria

This article originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of CHOICES Magazine