What is "self-love"?

A young person is puzzled about how to understand self-love. They turn to the universe for guidance.

Young person: Because the self is an illusion, what does loving oneself mean? It feels challenging to grasp the concept of self-love?

Universe: You are the true self. The essence of the true self is complete and perfect; that is the love itself. How can one not love such a true self?

Young person: But it's difficult for people to realize they are the true self, and the love itself.

Universe: Hence, thoughts construct an illusory ego, then create the concept of loving this ego, called "self-love". Based on this concept, numerous ideas about how to love oneself emerge. As you said, it's just a concept. It's an illusion; there is no "self-love" at all.

Young person: Thank you!