Our mind and body are an interlocking unit each affecting the other. Portraying, claiming, or regaining self-esteem is our primary task in the world. It is our job to help our children with learning disabilities reach their highest level of self-esteem.

It is not just a catchy phrase in our current society. It is self-esteem that opens our inner doorways that we may walk out into public life, and even just face ourselves in the mirror, viewing ourselves as worthy and complete people, able to look ourselves in the eye, able to look others in the eye, too.

The doorway that shuts us off from marching forth in our radiant wholeness opens at first slowly and then completely as we develop our inneer qualities. Because it is really in the reflection of our inner self that we are happiest and best shine forth in the world.

Steps in developing self-esteem:

1. spending regular time in quiet reflection;
2. reflecting honestly on the day's events;
3. formulating a plan to upgrade any weaknesses we are carrying;
4. picking an esoteric quality to imbue such as charity, kindness, caring;
5. being serviceful instead of acting needy: a needy person thinks happiness comes from what they get, while a person with self-esteem has found that happiness is enjoyed in the very acts of giving;
6. taking the best care of our body possible: clean diet, stretches and aerobic exercises;
7. taking heart in the reality that self-esteem is gained or regained slowly; step by step each day, and can be felt moment to moment when giving our unconditional love.

Allowing our inner self that we are
That we know is our best
To shine forth each day
Through our positive attitudes, thoughts and actions
Being our best
Shining forth as our best in the world
That our children may, by our example
Shine beautifully, too.

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Article by Susan Kramer