"The worst loneliness is not to be
comfortable with yourself."
Mark Twain
Building self-esteem can feel hollow and falsely grounded. We may not believe in the phrases we whisper to our lovely selves in hopes of feeling better about our abilities, looks, or positions in life. A more effective approach is utilizing self-compassion.
Self-esteem tends to pump us up into who we should or could be. It brings in thoughts of goals we are not uniquely supplied to accomplish. When we use compassion, we are looking at our true self without urges to be someone else. We accept and embrace who we are in preparation for life purpose.
Self-compassion is not feeling sorry for the self. It is embracing our weaknesses as well as our strengths. Without drama we accept reality and decide how we can best use our qualities, knowledge, and experiences to move forward. When we love our selves in spite of imperfection, our foundation is stronger than being dependent upon the input of others.
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