Why can't women get along? Because we're afraid. We're afraid to be vulnerable. We're afraid to be soft. We're afraid to be hurt. But most of all, we're afraid of our power. So we become controlling and aggressive and vicious.
Iyanla VanzantRead
Self-worth is an understanding on the intellectual level, trusting at the heart level, and accepting at the soul level that you are worthy just because you believe that you are. Your worthiness is proven by your existence. Your breathing. The beating of your heart. Your mere presence is all that is needed to establish your worth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-worth comes from within and does not depend on external validation.
This quote by Iyanla Vanzant emphasizes that self-worth is an intrinsic quality. It highlights the importance of believing in one's own value, which is inherent simply by existing and participating in life. This understanding, rooted in intellectual awareness, emotional trust, and spiritual acceptance, forms the foundation of true self-esteem.
Themes
Self-WorthValueSelf-AcceptanceConfidenceExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a motivational speech about self-love at a community gathering.
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