Love Yourself...

It is important that you love yourself first.  Everything else will then fall into place around you.  This world we live in will often try to discourage you from loving yourself and giving love. I encourage you to give love anyway and to especially love yourself.
There will be times, despite your best efforts, that you will not be understood. Don't give up or give in to the pressures of the world.  Keep giving it your best and loving yourself anyway.
The treasures in life are not what you get back. Those things are only shadows of life’s true value. The real treasures are what you’re able to give of yourself. So, as long as you give authentically, from the heart, with the best you have, it doesn’t really matter what comes of it.  It is the best of you.  
It’s is nice to be acknowledged, respected and understood. When you love yourself, you become your number one fan.  You find them in yourself.  You will find that the opinions of others, are just that, their opinions. So when you’re not acknowledged or understood, there is still great value in doing what you know is right, what you know is best.  
Smile a peaceful smile to the depth of your being. Be real, and know that all is well.  Loving yourself first is the best thing you can do for yourself.