Re: self esteem by Virginia Satir

[Guest guest]

Well said.

[Guest guest]

Totally agree, nice sentiments. I would add that self respect is even more

important than self esteem. If everyone acts with self respect, they by default,

treat others with respect -- as they must in order to maintain their self

respect, and the whole world becomes a better place.

One of my favorite quotes -- I believe was from Abraham Lincoln when addressing

an adversary in Congress: " I will treat you like a gentleman, sir, not because

you are one, but because I am. "

Holli

[Guest guest]

If someone looks down on you, or doesn't respect you, or dislike you,

it is someone's problems, not yours.

Psychology reserch talks about projection and introjection.

People project their own issues onto others. Thus, we need to be smart and wise

enough not to introject their own projections as ours.

Choose what and who are allowed to get into our life, our mind, and our

feelings.

Caroline

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