I am.
This is the most profound statement of Universal Presence. It is the Declaration of Intent to Exist.
To BE.
Stand in front of a mirror and look yourself in the eye and repeat "I am".
Then feel the feelings.
Stand in front of a mirror and look yourself in the eye and say "I love you" - and mean it.
Then feel the feelings.
These two exercises have been the most profoundly life-changing experiences for me in my life. It shifted the power of self-love and existence from an external locus to an internal one. It shifted the presence of caregiving and permission from external to internal. It shifted the source of my well-being to within myself.
Tell your image that you will love you, no matter what. No matter what you do, no matter what you say, you will always love you.
Look yourself in your eyes as you say it. Feel your love for yourself.
Work with a mirror in this way, when you can.
Truth be told it took me a couple weeks to not burst into tears every time I tried to give myself unconditional love.
Try it. Maybe have some tissue handy.