Loving Ourselves

Drove home last night from Bangsar after meeting 2 of Dear Dears' friends.

I had 98.88 switched on to accompany my ride home. A lady with a sweet voice was in on air. Callers are welcomed to call in to share their lives with the public.

A young girl (Age: 18) called in. She sound depressed and from her voice, I can sensed that she had just cried.

Her story:
She met her 1st boyfriend when she accidentally made a wrong call with her mobile. Hence, a relationship was generated from there onwards. As the relationship progressed, the parents asked her to get married with him. Both the DJ & I were shocked at the conduct of the parents.

She is now having a 2nd boyfriend. This gal confessed that she is having sexual relationship with him everyday. The worst came when she found out that she was pregnant. What she did to get rid of the baby was by having pills. Her current boyfriend does not truly treats her consistently. Sometimes, he treats her well and sometimes notThe current boyfriend is 6 years older than her and during their love making, the boyfriend never wears condom. From here, the DJ now understand why the parents made the request for her to get married. The reason is because this gal does not love herself to protect her own purity and dignity as a woman.

She adviced the girl to take preventions if they are to continue with having unprotective sex. During the whole time, the gal listens to her advices.

Im truly amazed by this DJ. I find her strongly professional and shown genuine & deep concern for this gal. To add, she gives very good advice and shown lots of wisdom. This is one person who works not for the money but who has the passion in her work. I'm inspired by her. It is true that in all the work that we are at, there is a purpose. I see her helping many who are trapped in the darkness. Truly, light can be shined through in whatever work that we are in.

My observation:
What does it means to Love ourselves? I realise in this society today, we are always bombarded by attractions. For eg: food, advertisements and movies with sexual references to it. It teaches to gratify our desires NOW. Don't wait or else you will missed out. Perhaps, this young lady thinks that to to be loved, she is to give her ALL to this man who seems to love her body more than protecting her chastity.


It is not until we realise that there is someone who truly loves us, we would not be able to understand what love truly meant. hmmm.... Will we ever realise that GOD is the ONLY one who truly loves us? Do we love ourselves to protect ourselves as much as God does?

Still finding out,
Dory