The happiness and satisfaction that a person experiences whenthey feel loved or belonged can not compare to anything materialistic. But as much as a person feels that love is experienced from another person, the feeling of love starts with oneself through, acceptance, and self compassion for oneself. When we understand and accept our imperfections without hate, resentment, guilt, or anger, we start to accept ourself and work on creating a self compassion that allows us to love freely. Self love is a way of taking care of oneself, just like how we would do to a person whom we love, and cherish. Just as we care for the person we love and cherish, it is important to love and cherish oneself as well.