The cave and the treasure

"Ironically, the only way to get to that destination of self-acceptance, is having the courage to fully embrace your depression to the point where you're looking around with a flashlight asking 'Where have I not been loving myself?'"

For meaningful growth and healing to occur, it's necessary to dive into the dark parts of ourselves in order to get to a place of self-acceptance, belonging, and ultimately inviting the right person into that place.