Unforgettable Love Story

I remember that I used to think everyone had it sorted out. It was just me that had to struggle and work so hard to keep up. It was too difficult trying to keep everyone happy. It seemed no matter what I did someone would be unhappy. Finally, only just a few short years ago really, I realized that just the opposite was true. That nearly everyone was struggling to maintain their own sense of self-esteem.

But if you think about it, who is it that has the authority to look at you, or anyone else, and pass judgment? Who is it to say you are worthy or not? There is no person. Not even one who has healthy self-esteem, not even one who is a master, not even a fully enlightened being and certainly not a government official or politician. No one can do this to you. They may try, but if you do not except it then it cannot be so.

So again we can see that right thinking is at the core of our self-esteem. Now remember we are not talking about morals when we talk about right thinking, not really. Right and wrong are very subjective. Oh, plenty of people think they know what is right and what is wrong but the firmer they are in their stances; the less likely it is that they really do know. When you are thinking or doing right, you will feel good. When you are thinking or doing wrong, you will feel bad. If you tune into your true feelings, and don’t lie to yourself, you will have the most perfect guidance you could ever dream of having. In this world with so many screwed up ideas about living, right thinking can be a bit confusing. But with time and practice you will find this tip about feelings to be absolutely infallible. Without right thinking you will only go in circles and live in constant frustration and confusion.

Once you have this clarity of mind, and enough of your habits line up with your values and with right thinking, then healthy self-esteem will come. And you will be well on your way to enlightenment and grander experiences of the Godliness that dwells with in you.

Love and blessings,
Michael Skowronski

P.S. My book Unforgettable is not just a romance and true story, but it shows the evolution of two people as they tackle these very issues and transform their lives and personalities. It was written to help people bridge the gap between an intellectual knowledge of spiritual principals and an experiential understanding, and to motivate them to try for themselves.

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Tags: enlightenment, self-esteem, Godliness

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