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03 September 03:47PM

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This question is meaningful to me because I feel that there are so many that are conditioned to believe that nothing great is expected from them, because they are inadequate in some form or another, that they are powerless, and unworthy of respect and commemoration. I wonder if the members of this group can offer me their thoughts on a viable first step towards correcting this debilitating mindset.

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MsPurple 18 September 12:10PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 2 inspirations
Unfortunately for most of us, we have been unwilling recipients of someone else's perception of us. We are victimized by another's negative view of who we are and of that which our ancestors have been taught. To see yourself as the fearfully and wonderfully made b...

Lauren 09 September 08:59AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 2 inspirations
Hi Soulshine. I think self-esteem is tied to the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are. If I think about the time and energy I expend each day telling and retelling the stories of my life, it is pretty astounding. But if I think about it, the stories...

SoulShine 09 September 11:04AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Yes! You are very right, I think I will borrow what you said about joining the Library of "I am a Reflection of the Infinite Divine Light" ... Fantastic action steps. I am so very grateful to be a part of this community.

Debbie317 07 September 03:07PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I believe it is important to recognize that a feeling of low self-esteem, like any negative feeling, is fear-based, of course. I, personally, have dealt with feelings of this kind all my life. And they are indeed so deeply ingrained in our consciousness, ...

SoulShine 08 September 01:47PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
You said that "It is said that "when the student is ready, the master appears". My interpretation of this very profound statement is that WE begin as the student and become the master, the master of our selves.” I have always loved th...

pdas 09 September 09:00AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I too believe that the student must be his own teacher.

jennifer 07 September 09:48AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
This is such a powerful question to think about. I, too had to overcome a feeling of unworthiness due to choices I made and things I was powerless over. You are obviously a spiritual seeker and so I will give you an "action" step to take to ...

SoulShine 08 September 01:49PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
This is a wonderful idea, and I can clearly see its benefits. Thank you for responding and sharing.

dricheson 07 September 06:16AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
This is such a great question. Although being conditioned to have low self-worth is universal, it is especially insidious in the African-American community, since for nearly 300 years our generations were told that we weren't even human-- that we were closer to cattle...

MsPurple 18 September 12:04PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
As everything is passed down through the ages, so is low self worth. What's inspiring however is the realization that it is now a lot easier to recognize and to overcome. Thus certain rituals have been developed to counteract negativity and depending on a persons...

SoulShine 08 September 01:41PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I can totally relate to what you are saying. Our internal dialogue most times is our harshest critic; and it definitely helps to be able to acknowledge that, that negative and oppressive voice is truly not our own, but was created by the negative people and circumst...

pdas 04 September 07:55PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Hi SoulShine,From the Spiritual context, a low self worth is often an advantage. You have less things to deal with or unlearn as the case may be.You have a worth. It is low or high compared to what? You figuire this out. This is your journey. Just like another person...

SoulShine 08 September 02:04PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I am not sure that I grasp the spiritual context of a low self worth being an advantage, but I do agree that the journey is a personal one and that certain realizations must come from within. I do feel however that being that we are connected to everyone and everyth...

pdas 09 September 08:27AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
The spiritual is not part of the secular. It is a journey of self - discovery. In attempting this journey, all things secular, like pride , self -love and high self esteem, attachments to materialism, and or even persons, work against you. They ar...

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