"Our self-esteem will increase as we give ourselves approval on a daily basis." BRB p. 591

The promise of self-esteem is very attractive, especially given that if we didn't have a negative self-perception, many of us would have no self-image at all.

By showing up regularly at ACA meetings, we increase our "True Self-esteem" in a positive way. We find a safe space to interact with others who are on the same quest. This act of showing up for our True Self gives us a positive view of ourselves, most likely for the first time.

By participating in the meetings and identifying ourselves as adult children, we are sending a signal to our Inner Child that we are aware of the work we have to do, and we are willing to make a commitment to realize our spiritual awakening. More True Self-esteem will come from regularly affirming our current state and our future mission.

By our showing up and participating, we give our True Self approval: approval to get well, to belong, to share, to believe, to hope, to care, to cry, to laugh, to grieve, to live. These simple expressions of our humanity are True Self esteem of the most precious and rewarding kind.

On this day I will practice doing the things that build True Self-esteem and give my True Self the approval to trust, feel and talk.