One of the toughest steps to happiness is to really look at yourself as a person. The really good parts of you, the really ugly parts, and everything in between. That’s the first step, but once you can really evaluate and find the things you want to change to better yourself, the better you can build relationships with the world and the beautiful people around you. It is very difficult, probably worse than your first love heartbreak, but the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. You must learn to become the best version of yourself you can be. It is only then that you can truly be healthy. And it is then that you can love yourself and truly show how much you love those who mean the most to you. This last week, I took that first major step. And it feels great already ❤️

Edgar Allan Poe  (via thequotejournals)