The Spiritual Road to Self-Esteem

The Spiritual Road to Self-Esteem is a practical guide to loving yourself that explores the real issues and factors that block true self-esteem. In today's modern society, many people cannot find self-esteem because neither materialism nor traditional religion teaches them what the self really is. The Spiritual Road to Self-Esteem shows step-by-step how to attain self-esteem by learning to look inside, not outside, for validation. It also describes the stages that spiritually minded people typically go through as they work from a surface level to deeper levels of self-worth. Author Kim Michaels gives expert advice on how to avoid the most common pitfalls to self-esteem and spiritual growth, including the tendency to judge ourselves based on unrealistic standards. Both humorous and touching, this enlightening book helps us create an intentional series of breakthroughs as we learn to bypass the analyzing mind and open to the direct, authentic experience of what truly matters in our lives. Readers will learn how to: - Overcome guilt and inferiority complexes - Recognize and access their own inner guidance - Rise above self-criticism, blame, and shame - Transform self-condemnation into self-confidence and unconditional love - Turn any experience into a stepping stone for personal growth