Believing In Myself: Self Esteem Daily Meditations

It is a great day book. It has helpful words for each day of the year. I'm really enjoying it.

From Believing in Myself by Earnie Larsen and Carol Hegarty: "We could all be happy if we didn't set so many conditions on it. We, with all our "ifs" and "whens" are the ones who handicap our own pursuit. Unless we choose to, we don't have to work or even wait for happiness for another minute. If we drop our conditions, we can have it right now. "A wise person once said that happiness is learning to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable, and bear the intolerable. If that definition seems unlikely - think again. What bars us from happiness as much as our interpretations of what is indispensable, impossible, or intolerable? What would happen if we were wise and mature enough to reconsider what we can't accept or do without? Then what would stand between us and happiness? "None of us can bend the mysterious rules of the universe. Just claims will often be denied, gifts will be distributed randomly, tragedy will strike the innocent. This is the world as it is. When we can accept that, we can stop quarreling with fate and learn to love life for its own sake. Thus we accept the happiness that was available all along." I've found that even in prison, it's possible to be happy. As said above, it's about changing my interpretation of what is indispensable, impossible, and intolerable. I had to change my attitude about my predicament. I've found that if I can answer "yes" to the following questions each day, then I'm happy: Did I smile today? Did I laugh? Did I help someone? Did I learn something new? Do I have something to look forward to? Do I feel connected to a higher power?Tuesday, April 17, 2012:From Believing in Myself by Earnie Larsen & Carol Hegarty: "The search for greater self-knowledge is much like an archaeological dig. The farther down we go, the more surprises we're likely to find. Some are more fun than others. Often, one of our less-pleasing discoveries is our skill in using acceptable words to name our unacceptable character flaws. "The quality we used to call perseverance, for example, may turn out to be plain old stubbornness once we clean it off and take a good look. Our compassion and generosity may look an awful lot like codependent enabling and our straightforwardness, like crass insensitivity. Of course, we realized we had flaws, but who guessed they would be so serious - or that so many of them would be the so-called "virtues" that we were proud of! "But we shouldn't be too discouraged by our character flaws. They're not evidence of our depravity, but of our humanity. Even the spiritual giants of this world are not perfect. Flawlessness is not a condition that applies to human beings. To identify a character flaw is like naming a disease after the lab results come in. The lab report doesn't cause the disease. It simply tells what it is, so a remedy can be prescribed."Written by David Allan ReevesAuthor of "Running Away From Me"

Part of my daily reading for 7 years now

I truly love this daily mindfulness. I first used it in a group setting. Then I purchased fir my self gain,self reflection

I honestly am not certain how to rate this book. A review of a self-help book is very subjective. I was searching for a book with daily, positive affirmations for myself and had to read at least a dozen entries before finding one that really resonated with me. There's much talk about "the process" which makes me feel as if I've entered the world of a 12-step program. Some entries are more challenging, a "call-to-action," so to speak and I don't find them extremely helpful.Obviously this book has been a great aid to some. Not so much for me. I continue to look.If you are looking for words of daily encouragement and inspiration I would skip this book. However, if you're the type that needs a little spiritual "kick in the pants", then perhaps it would be helpful. Best of luck!

Love this book, have had it for years so I purchased it for a friend

Someone shared this book with me years ago, and I have in return given it to a few people. I actually had it on my shelf for a few years before I even looked at it. When I finally did, I was glad I did. I only like to read in spurts, but this takes just a few minutes to read a daily passage. There are numerous helpful messages inside. If someone needs a little pick-me-up or some thoughts to meditate upon for a while, this is definitely a good book for them. It has lifted my spirits numerous times and it's also a great personalized gift that someone can cherish for years.

These one pages of inspiration a day really start my day off on a positive, Self reflecting or thought provoking note!I definitely recommend this while drinking your morning coffee:)It has a really nice index in the back so if you want to read about anger, love, forgiveness. Etc you can skip right to that page.Its pretty pocket size so easy to carry with youA great little gem!!

Brilliant book. It offers great inspirational story and quote for each day (the book does not have page numbers but rather days in the year). It is so good I often find myself wanting to read the stories for different dates before I get to them. The book is also very small (A6-ish) so I can keep it in my little backpack and read on the way to work.

I buy copies of this book often to give to friends and have for years. I have always been satisfied with the used copies I purchase from Amazon.

love this book. every night before falling asleep i read the quotes of the day.

I think this book is amazing

This book has come good motivation it it however, some of the language is a bit updated and it could use a refresh. Overall though, it gets you thinking about the self-esteem component, and that is the main purpose of this book. If you are looking for self-esteem inspiration in a daily reading, I recommend this book.