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Creating a common language base for relationships
Self-Esteem
We experience self-esteem as the sense of value, worth, and confidence we hold about ourselves. It reflects how we perceive our abilities, qualities, and place in the world. Self-esteem influences how we think, feel, behave, and interact with other people.
Healthy self-esteem is grounded in a balanced and realistic view of ourselves, where we both affirm our strengths and acknowledge our need for healing and growth, while still maintaining a positive, compassionate attitude about our inherent worth.
By cultivating self-esteem through self-awareness, self-compassion, and supportive relationships, we build a foundation of confidence and resilience that empowers us to navigate life’s challenges and pursue our goals.
Practice: Here’s a practice to help understand self-esteem. Practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice.
Within We Space
In the context of We Space (our relationship space), self-esteem is experienced as an integral aspect of how we show up and engage with others in a shared, co-created field. Within this space, our self-esteem influences how we contribute to the collective experience, affecting our ability to be authentic, vulnerable, and fully present. Healthy self-esteem in We Space allows us to participate with confidence and openness, trusting in our value while honoring the contributions of others.
As we engage in We Space, our self-esteem is both affirmed and shaped by the interactions, feedback, and support we receive from others. This dynamic interplay helps us to see ourselves more clearly, refine our self-perception, and deepen our sense of interconnectedness. By fostering a healthy balance between self-esteem and collective awareness, we create a We Space where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the shared experience.
Practice: Here’s a practice to help understand self-esteem in We Space. Practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice.
Related Concepts:
Commitment | Balance | Attunement
Nuances from the greater We Space
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As we introduce these concepts and definitions, we strive for simplicity in service of practical usefulness. And, we are aware that no verbal definition can ever encompass the complexity and expansiveness of subjective experience.
And so, we invite you, our co-creators, to join us in exploring and expanding these terms, here in the comments.