difference between high self-esteem and self-value
in a blog post entitled “How much do you value
yourself?” for psychologytoday.com. “High selfesteem,
writes Stosny, “tends to create a sense of
entitlement. When the world does not meet their
entitlement needs, many with high self-esteem
feel wronged and may retaliate with manipulation,
abuse, or violence…. In contrast to high selfesteem,
with its tendency toward entitlement,
people with high self-value necessarily value
others.”
In moving forward, Michael said, “One of our
greatest challenges for African-Americans is the
absence of fathers in the home. If we can teach
young men how to find their affirmation from who
God has called them to be, we can make a huge
impact on our communities. When we see the
value God has for us, shame is powerless to define
us. Ultimately, whatever I do is for God’s glory.
And if we will teach our young people and the
families in our community to see the value God
has given them, it will bring healing and unity.
“I have empathy for the older generation in
the African-American community,” he continued.
“Some have very painful stories. Listening and
respecting one another can heal those wounds. We
can’t go back and fix the past, but we can choose to
heal with God’s grace and move forward together.
Each of us has something the other needs. But we
can’t give what we have if we are bound by shame.
I used to be embarrassed when someone asked me
about my parents and how I came to Vidalia. But
only God can truly give us the affirmation we need
to be whole. When we see the value God has for us,
shame is powerless to define us.”
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