FEELING LOVABLE AND FEELING CAPABLE
“Self-esteem is made up primarily of two things: feeling lovable and feeling capable.” - Jack Canfield O n my way to bank, today, I met this man. Some years ago, I had taught his two sons, while they were studying in their Junior College. The man was very worried about their future as they took life casually. He had constant confrontation with both sons, so much, that he had lost total hopes. He was a small-time tailor, and, would, always, tell me, “Even if they become tailors like me, I will be happy; but, they don’t have interest in that, too.” My response used to be uniform: “Don’t worry, sir. They will become serious and do well in life as years roll by. When their self-esteem goes up, everything starts falling in place.” “How are your sons doing?” I asked the man, when I met him, today, “Are you still worried about them?” “No sir, no,” the man quickly held my hand warmly, “Touch wood, they are doing very well… I am very happy...