MAKE SPACE WORKBOOK: Pillars Of Self Esteem
Self Esteem Pillars
learning is a natural expression of the practice of living consciously.” ~ Nathaniel Branden
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SMALL IMPROVEMENTS ARE BIG
“These practices are ideals to guide us. And—this can hardly be overemphasized—they do not have to be lived ‘perfectly’ 100 percent of the time in order to have a benefcent impact on our lives. Small improvements make a difference.”
Love it. Perfection is NOT the standard we’re looking for here. In fact, perfection is the LOWEST standard we could possibly set. Why? Because it’s impossible to attain.
Let’s remember to honor the power of small improvements. As the Buddha says in The Dhammapada (see Notes): “Little by little a person become evil, as a water pot is flled by drops of water… Little by little a person becomes good, as a water pot is flled by drops of water.”
And, Vernon Howard reminds us: “Do not be impatient with your seemingly slow progress. Do not try to run faster than you presently can. If you are studying, refecting and trying, you are making progress whether you are aware of it or not. A traveler walking the road in the darkness of night is still going forward. Someday, some way, everything will break open, like the natural unfolding of a rosebud.”
How about Nietzsche? “He who would learn to fy one day must learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fy into fying.”
Yep. It’s clear. Let’s honor the small improvements we’re making as we develop our self-esteem and live more and more radiantly conscious lives,
Brian Johnson, Chief Philosopher
About the Author of “The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem” NATHANIEL BRANDEN
Psychotherapist and philosopher Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D. is a lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and author of twenty books on the psychology of self- esteem, romantic love, and the life and thought of Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand. His work has been translated into 18 languages and has sold over 4 million copies, and includes such titles as Taking Responsibility, The Six Pillars of Self Esteem, and My Years with Ayn Rand.
The name Nathaniel Branden has become synonymous with the psychology of self-esteem, a feld he began pioneering over thirty years ago. In that time, he has done more than any other theorist to advocate the importance of self-esteem to human well-being, a mission which began with his involvement in Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand’s “Inner Circle.” (from NathanielBranden.com where you can learn more!)