true self-esteem

True self-esteem is based on direct experience of your core consciousness, your higher self, which lies beyond your ego. That sense of inner well being that comes from knowing your spiritual self, provides a real sense of esteem that has nothing to do with one’s personality or ego. Your real self doesn’t derive its sense of value from your thoughts and behavior, nor does it care what others think of you. It cannot feel embarrassed, resentful, humiliated, or proud. The esteem of the higher self is simply a recognition of pure awareness.