Winning an imaginary competition based on performance, fame or fortune whets the appetite for even more approval from others. Any satisfaction gained by comparison is short-lived, unpredictable and beyond our control. Sustainable and rewarding approval can only come from one place: ourselves. Healthy self-respect allows us to meet both the successes and turpitudes of life with grace and equanimity. Living in alignment with our own values and ethical framework brings a type of self-approval and respect that’s unrivaled and…
Deeply fulfilling.
