It's not actually self-love if you only focus on the easy-to-love parts of yourself.

 
Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding the parts of ourselves that we have repressed or denied. These parts can create subconscious actions and belief systems that get in our way of living our most authentic lives.

Shadow work is a necessary and profound act of self-love because it allows us to acknowledge and accept all aspects of ourselves, even the parts we may not like. By doing this, we can create a more balanced and integrated sense of self.