Resurrect.
Self-Love is Holding Yourself to a Higher Standard than anyone else does.
I’m 26 now, and in six months, I’ll be 27. Reflecting on my twenties, I realize they’ve been a decade of self-destruction. I’ve lost so much of myself along the way. My physical and mental health have suffered greatly, and I’m far from becoming the person I aspire to be, especially intellectually. But today, I’m making a change. This blog marks the beginning of my journey to resurrect and reinvent myself, to truly reach for the standards I know I’m capable of.
I’m no longer content in just admiring what Kobe stood for, what he died for. To just admire the mindset, I dream of — “Mamba mentality”. Instead, I will live it. This post is an apology to myself for all the neglect and disrespect I’ve shown my mind and body. It’s time for accountability and action.
One of my favorite quotes is, “If you want revenge for all the bad things that have happened in your life, start with the version of you that hasn’t lived up to its potential.” This is my revenge arc — not against anyone else, but against my own stagnation and self-sabotage.
Writing this blog is one way of holding myself accountable. Every day, I’ll document my journey here. I’ll share something new I’ve learned to expand my mind, an action I’ve taken to improve my physical health, and a step toward bettering my mental well-being. My goal is to grow, day by day, in a visible and measurable way.
People rarely give us the benefit of the doubt, so I won’t rely on it. Instead, I’ll let my actions speak for themselves. This blog is my promise to myself: to take the absolute best care of my body, mind, and soul. It’s time to stop breaking promises, especially the ones I make to myself.
Here’s to self-discipline, growth, and becoming the version of myself I know I am capable of being.