There is a lot of truth in your words G. I thought I was shocked when I witnessed other's people lack of love towards themselves or other people. But I vividly remember when I was awe struck by the realization that I did not have love for myself. For me it was the most profound discovery about myself. And when you see how starved for love you have been and how harsh you treated yourself then all the puzzle pieces come together.

I now think that loving yourself first, with all of the flaws and trauma, is the only path toward a better world. I know that a happy individual could not cause suffering to others. But it happens because hurt people hurt other people.

Self love and self acceptance should be taught in schools.