[viagsjicguara]

however, i must admit i am lacking in the general (and large) realm of love and acceptance of myself. i've realized that out of self-respect and to heal that issue, i should work on balancing the other energy centers and such.

john,

you posted an excellent "dilemma" here, of which most of us at one time or another have (or currently are) dealing with. i don't want to be nosy about your personal life, but i would advise you to identify what you don't love about yourself, etc. if i may, i don't think the answers to "loving and accepting yourself" can be found with balancing the other energy centers (i could be way off here though, as my "knowledge" of energy centers, etc. is limited...).

i would suggest this:

you are an awakening individual - you have freely chosen to pursue a spiritually enriching life.

release any "emotional tethers" from your past; in other words, learn to forgive yourself for past mistakes, and it'll be easier to forgive others. its all water under the bridge as long as you let it (this is easier said than done). once you let go of the negative, all that will be left is love.

in the "eyes" of "the creator" you are perfect the way you are; this is another challenge - to see yourself this way.

see yourself as an angel of light; see yourself as an angel of love

i hope this helps.

art