self-esteem
A Better Definition Of Ego
One definition of ego is “the self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.” It seems a lot of people try to separate themselves from others today in an effort to be different. Although I believe we are all one spiritually, I’m OK with being different. I know I am different from many … Read more
Feeling Like We’re Drifting Away
“Sometimes, for reasons within ourselves or not of our own making. We can feel like a piece of driftwood floating aimlessly about; being pulled in different directions. But with no real direction in life. However, it’s always good to remember in those times that driftwood is resilient – recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the … Read more
Our True Self-Worth
Self-esteem is defined as confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect. I’ve found that practicing love, kindness, understanding, and tolerance towards others can help raise our self-esteem, but we also need to practice those things towards ourselves. There will be times when we fail to do the things I mentioned; it can take time … Read more
Insecurities
It’s wonderful to finally feel good about yourself when, for most of your life, you lacked self-confidence and sometimes felt inferior to people. Although I tried to cover up my insecurities by pretending to be something I wasn’t and drinking, inside I knew the truth, and as a result, I was never happy with who … Read more