Self Love Notes is a collection of uplifting poetry, affirmations, and quotes celebrating unconditionally loving ourselves. It not only inspires but also invites the reader to nurture their hearts with accepting compassion and gratitude.
The messages encourage us to love and appreciate our whole selves, despite our flaws and self-defined inadequacies, yet continue to strive for growth. It is intended for those who need to be reminded of their self-worth and know that they are loved.
My beginning in life
has not been easy,
nor was it fair or pretty.
But I hold onto few regrets.
The rough road cast the armor
of my impervious shell,
creating a sustainable
updated version of me
that is nearly unbreakable.
For all of this, I am grateful.
-Impervious Shell
Organized in three chapters; Worth, Vision, and Uplift, this book is perfect for the self-doubter, overthinker, and anyone on a healing journey from past adversity.
"From this marvelous book, I take with me the ability to re-invent myself as much as I need to, whether that is now or in the future. To be brutally honest, Self Love Notes: Uplifting Poetry, Affirmations & Quotes has made me cry, on more than one occasion, with the realization of just how much time I have wasted by being my worst critic." - Carolina Restrepo
Michelle G. Stradford pens a beautiful collection of poems that gives readers a sense of belief in themselves. Through inspirational lines, quotes, and affirmations that take hold in your mind long after you've finished reading the book, the author instills a sense of self-belief in readers to help them pursue their dreams and reach for the stars. Self Love Notes: Uplifting Poetry, Affirmations, & Quotes acts as a self-help guidebook and a mesmerizing book of poetry in equal measure.- Pikasho Deka
"I do not think I have ever read a book as inspiring as Self Love Notes. I recommend it to those who need the right word at the right time but have no idea whom to ask." - Astrid Iustulin
"I do not think I have ever read a book as inspiring as Self Love Notes. I recommend it to those who need the right word at the right time but have no idea whom to ask." - Astrid Iustulin
Self Love Notes was ranked number one in new releases in three distinct categories during it is first week as an ebook. It was no. 1 in the African American poetry, Inspirational & Religious Poetry, as well as Haiku and Japanese poetry,
