Reply #13: Oh, yes, I know all about reinforcing low self-esteem.... [View All]

[DemExpat]

and I, too fluctuate as you do between seeing/feeling good about my real strengths and good things and berating myself for all of my shortcomings and weaknesses.

I think it is a life-long work to re-program ourselves too.
The thing is, I believe that the world mirrors us and our attitudes - if I don't feel worthy, people won't find me worthy either.

But with kids and animals this mirror function is totally on a different plane - they mirror our essential beings of love and worthiness, (not our karmic lessons?) and show us that even though damaged or sending out negative messages to be mirrored back by others, THEY see through it all to the preciousness of our being.

:hi:

DemEx