Self-esteem, self-worth, self-acceptance, self-respect; bullying. What do these words have to do with one another? Only EVERYTHING. With bullycide on the increase, our sense of self-worth (by whatever name we wish to call it) takes on vital meaning. The PDF at the right gives a very brief introduction to subject of "Bullyproofing Kids." | 
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This site is about creating what we want through positive energy... or positive thoughts, attitudes, and actions, if you prefer. Regardless of theological persuasion (or lack thereof), certain "spiritual" laws (like the physical laws such as gravity) apply to all people. For example, if we plant positive thoughts, we reap positive results.
"But what if I don't like something about myself, and I want it to be different?" you may squawk. "How can I be 'positive' about a habit I've been trying -like-crazy to quit?"
Consider the idea that you do not change a situation with the same mindset that created it. Making positive change requires a shift in attitude to match the way your mind is programmed: To say, "I want to lose weight," is self-defeating, as your subconscious mind is geared to find that which you lost. For that reason, choosing different vocabulary (such as releasing weight) serves you better
A still stronger shift comes in self acceptance. No, accepting yourselves will not lead to complacency; it leads to power. Instead of never-ending self-talk such as "I'm too ___!" "I'm not ___ enough!" "That was so stupid!" you are much better prepared for making change if you declare the greatness within through self-affirming beliefs and statements.
You well may find statements on this site with which you disagree. That's fine, but notice if you have a tendency to "throw out the baby with the bathwater." Perhaps you may choose to believe that everything has a purpose ... including the things you do not enjoy. If you can be grateful for your "problems" (your "short-comings," your noisy neighbor, the person whose lifestyle you think is wrong, the economy, etc.), you allow yourself to unwrap the gift of that situation. If you truly believe that "All things work together for good...," then you CAN CHOOSE to find a way to be grateful for the way you are, the way others are, and the situations that face everyone.
