The Struggle of Self-Acceptance and Inner Friendship

People who seek good friends often haven't become their own good friend yet.

### Embrace Yourself: Overcoming Self-Bashing to Find True Friendship
* 🤔 Longing for a good friend often indicates that you have not yet **become your own good friend**.
* 🏆 A true friend recognizes and celebrates your accomplishments, while self-critical individuals struggle to **acknowledge their own successes**.
* 🔍 Those who engage in self-bashing tend to focus on **what is lacking in their lives**, feeling that such negativity aligns them with **societal expectations and obligations**.
* 🤝 This cycle of self-criticism can lead to an **inner duality**, where you create an **internal conflict** by projecting different characters that oppose one another.
* 🧠 Ultimately, the struggle is within you; there are **no external forces** like parents or societal ethics causing this conflict.
* 🌱 By engaging in self-bashing, you are metaphorically **cutting your own roots**, hindering your **personal growth and self-acceptance**.
* 🎶 It's essential to recognize that the only true companion you need is **yourself**, and fostering a **positive relationship with yourself** is the key to overcoming these **inner demons**.

The Inner Demon You Create - It's Only You, There are No Others

Satya Speaks

The Importance of Being Your Own Good Friend

Longing for a good friend often reflects a lack of self-friendship.

Self-bashing prevents individuals from acknowledging their accomplishments, creating an inner duality and inner demon.

Ultimately, the struggle is within oneself, as different projected characters fight against each other, leading to a disconnection from one's true self.