“Love not what you are, but what you may become.”
What this quote means
This quote invites us not to cling to our current state, but to envision our potential for growth and evolution. It suggests that self-love should not be limited to passive acceptance, but should include an aspiration to become better. It encourages us to project ourselves into the future and work towards becoming the person we wish to be. It is a call to self-transcendence and optimism.
How to apply it daily
Identify a quality or skill you would like to develop. Write a vision of yourself in five years and take one concrete step today to move closer to that vision.
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