A little boost in the right direction.

[pixie_trix]

Self-confidence is the food that feeds our personal growth. It is an absolutely indispensable part of achievement. Self-confidence stems from the self-awareness of our intrinsic worth as individuals. We are blessed with an incredible amount of potential, most of which is untapped. George Santayana once wrote, "Man is as full of potentiality as he

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[dammut]

thank you so much for posting that. i really needed to read that.

Hi there....

[cutiepie74]

Well said.

I do believe that we have enough to worry about with regard to ourselves that we shouldn't spend our energy judging/focusing/envying others. We don't have that kind of time. I also believe that we empower ourselves by looking inwards. We can change what we do or how we feel. Rarely do we have that kind of control over others (even though we might like to think so); therefore, our energy becomes wasted on things we cannot change.

Glad to see you're still around.

[of_color_bright]

Thank you for posting this! I'm browsing LiveJournal for new friends and I stumbled upon your journal. I like this post.

[pixie_trix]

well thank you. I like what it says a lot too.
I lived far too long as a teen with miserable self-esteem but now in my early twenties, I'm finally learning the value and strength of confidence.

I wish you well, my love.