In the latest episode of Lives Well Lived, the podcast I co-host with Kasia de Lazari-Radek, we speak with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace about her new book: Mattering: The Secret to Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.
I found this a bit muddled. Having appreciated Albert Ellis’s distinction between self esteem and self acceptance is key. Self esteem will by its nature vary depending upon exactly what they - or others - think matters. Whereas self acceptance is a basic concept of self that can endure many slights or circumstances. Not that we can’t do better that is part of it. But not to matter more just to be the best we can. Also baffled as to why religion would count in contributing to humans feeling they are worthy. Just by virtue of being human rather than believing.
I found this a bit muddled. Having appreciated Albert Ellis’s distinction between self esteem and self acceptance is key. Self esteem will by its nature vary depending upon exactly what they - or others - think matters. Whereas self acceptance is a basic concept of self that can endure many slights or circumstances. Not that we can’t do better that is part of it. But not to matter more just to be the best we can. Also baffled as to why religion would count in contributing to humans feeling they are worthy. Just by virtue of being human rather than believing.