We are like dolphins, And all horizons are ours to claim, All the oceans, We can playfully choose the game: Laughter and health, love and wealth – And the meaning of it all Can come in a flash, Unexpected, yet full of grace. We can soar, leap into the air, Pick up speed, outpace the boats, Spin in a dance with the pod deep below, Jump again, bask in the sun’s glow, Then return to the wave, with a flow.
We are like dolphins, Inexplicable and bright, Able to create miracles and heal, With love for ourselves, and love for all in sight. Hearing the child inside, We suddenly find its voice – It’s the voice of a dolphin, A sound that makes us rejoice. They speak in one language, Chirping and laughing with glee, Jumping together from the water, Living so wild and free.
We are like dolphins.
And when I need to be real,
I just think of the dolphins,
And remember how they feel.
© Elena Gushchina, 2018.
Self-love is the foundation of inner harmony and maturity. It begins with accepting all that we are, realizing that our experiences, mistakes, joys, and struggles are not limitations but rather the very things that reveal our true strength. By opening ourselves without judgment, letting go of the weight of guilt, and starting to see our essence through love, we gradually fill ourselves with lightness, and confidence seeps into every step we take.
Mistakes are always a constructive opportunity to learn and transform. And when feelings of guilt or resentment arise, it's important to perceive them not as enemies, but as natural flows of energy. By observing destructive emotions without labels or judgment, we allow them to dissolve, turning into light and love, restoring our inner strength.
True self-love is reflected in respecting our personal boundaries and energy. When we learn to say "no" with love, we not only protect our own power but also build relationships in which we don’t lose ourselves. This freedom allows us to remain a magnet for everything that aligns with our true nature. And this is not about selfishness, but about intentionally replenishing our own strength without harming ourselves. In doing so, we naturally enrich the energies and lives of others – by "saving" or, more accurately, returning to wholeness first within ourselves, we naturally enrich those around us.