Singer Ciara, 32, re-emerges on the music scene with an upbeat pop song promoting self-love and encouraging people to become their best selves called “Level Up.” Ciara had taken time off to marry Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson and tend to their two children.

Critics may say that a single mother doesn’t deserve love from an exceptional young man  with no children. God thinks differently from humans and He changes impossible to “I’m possible.” You deserve the love that you want. Every woman deserves a man or partner that treats them like a queen. This is a life lesson that is in need of constant review. After you level up mentally, physically and spiritually the universe will conspire to send your life partner. A life partner that will be on your level or higher so that you can stretch your imagination and evolve into a better woman.

In the generation of instant gratification and social media, people compare themselves to false ideas of how life should be or not be. It’s refreshing to hear a song that encourages women to take care of themselves and focus on their own business. If you want to evolve, you must focus on your own dreams and goals. You have the ability to create your own destiny and write your own story. Be a change agent and a power-broker. Get involved in your community. Run a 5k or walk the neighborhood with a friend. Life is truly what you make of it. If you are overwhelmed, ask for help.

 

 

I think Ciara taps into a positive “vibe” or “energy” that American popular music needs today. People around the world need love, hope and faith to feed their souls in life. Positive music influences attitudes, emotions and perspectives on life. Encouraging people to smile at their neighbor, join a local book club, volunteer at a senior home, drink more water and sleep 8 hours. It’s easier to live a happier life if you are in good health. These are great ways to practice self-love and can lead to happiness or joy!

According to Merriam-Webster’s definition, self-love is regard for one’s own happiness or advantage.

I believe that self- love is accepting yourself, your past, your family, friends, choices, mistakes failures, dreams, hopes and disappointments. A person must recognize patterns and behaviors of oneself. I believe that Ciara is encouraging women to journal, express emotions, write down goals to become goal-oriented, take a class, learn a skill, smile and dance. These habits and activities make for a better life.

 Recognize your place in the world. Self-awareness is a tool that can move a person from a standard of living to a higher standard of living. At first the investment will be time which will be spent reading and researching your culture historically. I believe that history is extremely important for personal development. This investment aligns with self-awareness and finding your life purpose.  When reflecting and analyzing the past so that forethought can be created which allows one to make better choices. A person can become more strategic with decisions, relationships and more intentional about the life they want to live.

” Self- love requires you to be honest about your current choices and thought patterns and undertake new practices that reflect self-worth.” – Caroline Kirk

Honesty is a true gift. Being aware of your intentions and purpose of your goals. When a person possesses self-awareness regarding thoughts, patterns, behaviors, triggers and conflict resolution real change can occur within life.

As a Christian, I keep a prayer journal, search biblical scriptures and reflect constantly on the word of God. I’ve become a better version of myself and it has taken years of reading, journaling and being honest with my shortcomings. The results reveal themselves as opportunities, healthy relationships, adventures and conflict resolution.

Self- love may cause a person to question their belief systems regarding the life a person deserves. One may ask themselves: What would the perfect day look like? What is a perfect career? What would a happy and healthy romantic relationship feel like? What activities and behaviors would occur? I think too many people have a miserable life story and not a dream life story. We all have the opportunity to not only make the best of our lives but to create our best life.

Oh, you can talk all you want
See me, I stayed prayed up
Nothing I’m afraid of
And I can have it all

These lyrics are a blueprint to success in life. A person must not pay too much attention to the naysayers and continue to press toward the mark. One must continually pray and meditate to have a solid spiritual connection because life can be challenging.

Thanks Ciara for this self-love anthem wrapped in a pop song.