Defensiveness is a reaction to the idea that someone doesn’t see us in the way we wish to be seen. It’s a sign that we place too much emphasis on others’ opinions. But, feeling good about ourselves is always an inside job. In fact, self love is the antidote to defensiveness. When we’re not living in alignment with our own ideals, we judge ourselves, making it difficult to feel confident and whole. When we are living in alignment with our values, self-love flows from within like a river of positive energy, that requires…
No external validation.
