The Pillars of Self-Esteem and Self-Identity

The foundation of daily living, according to TLEC’s philosophy, is the two pillars of self-esteem and self-identity. We metaphorically stand on these pillars for the strength we need to take risks, and to have confidence and courage to stretch ourselves to reach our potential. These pillars are underpinned by spirituality defined as how a person derives meaning from their life.

Self-esteem is the depth a person holds concern, care and love for themselves across all spectrums of their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual lives. Self-esteem is developed early on by being loved unconditionally by our parents or those closest to us. This pillar allows one to feel and hold unconditional love in regards to self-acceptance, self-concern, and self-empathy. Positive self esteem creates a feeling of internal satisfaction based on the unconditional love and relationship to oneself that is unique and personal.

Self-identity is the unconditional positive regard that a person conveys about the value of their intelligence, personality, character, viewpoints, opinions and skills. How well a person carries their ability to make a difference in the world is a key component in evaluating the well-being of their self-identity. This encompasses the ability to continue walking in the face of the unknown, knowing your strengths, and accepting your limitations.

Spirituality, the foundation of self-esteem and identity, helps manage the stress in our lives when things happen without logical or linear explanation. Spirituality is defined along the spectrum of the simplest things in life that provide meaning to our lives to the perspective of faith regarding what happens before or after death. Spirituality creates an ever increasing strength that allows us to find peace internally to grow and reach our greatest potential.

The pillars of self-esteem and identity, with spirituality fully ingrained into the bedrock of our lives, allows us to achieve goals beyond our reach and to manifest potential beyond conception.