October 15, 2026- Believing in ourselves

Then it dawned on me that no one else is going to believe in me until I believed in myself.

~David Schwartz

We have to learn to treat ourselves the way we wish to be treated. Getting love from others starts with loving ourselves. Being respected by others begins with us respecting ourselves. Having others believe in us, starts with us believing in ourselves.

Belief requires some faith. It’s an investment. Why should anyone else be willing to make that investment if we aren’t willing to show the way? If we can’t honestly believe in ourselves to take the necessary steps, to do the needed work, why should anyone else be foolish enough to think that we won’t fold as soon as a challenge is presented to us?

We have flaws, and that’s OK. We can have the kind of unconditional self love that takes those flaws into account and still loves. Once we establish that love, we are willing to give ourselves the kind of nurturing we need to address our flaws without shaming or punishing ourselves for them. Then we know that we can grow into a better version of ourselves, and we can believe in ourselves to see that grow through.

There is no more formative relationship we will ever have than the one we have with ourselves. Love yourself and believe in your ability to evolve. Others can join you on that ride.