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I am made aware of the [[mortal]] [[difficulty]] of today in finding the fine line between positive [[self-esteem]] and the [[power]] of the [[animal]] [[ego]]. [[Traditional]] [[religion]]s have taught us that [[humility]] and self-[[sacrifice]] were the ways into [[Heaven]]. We can see the imbalance in this as almost disrespecting the mortal [[Body|housing]] and deflating [[health]]y self-esteem. On the other hand, we have the inner drive to [[survive]] and conquer our [[fears]] and obstacles, competing with the animal [[ego]] that [[desires]] [[Control|superiority]].

I am made aware of the [[mortal]] [[difficulty]] of today in finding the fine line between positive [[self-esteem]] and the [[power]] of the [[animal]] [[ego]]. [[Traditional]] [[religion]]s have taught us that [[humility]] and self-[[sacrifice]] were the ways into [[Heaven]]. We can see the imbalance in this as almost disrespecting the mortal [[Body|housing]] and deflating [[health]]y self-esteem. On the other hand, we have the inner drive to [[survive]] and conquer our [[fears]] and obstacles, competing with the animal [[ego]] that [[desires]] [[Control|superiority]].

   

   

[[Father]] wants us to know that we are [[love]]d, but not the ‘[[Chosen people|chosen few]].’[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_93#93:5._THE_SELECTION_OF_ABRAHAM] We are in the [[family]] of [[God]], but not at the head of the table. We have assigned tasks to follow through as mortals living a [[spiritual]] life, but are not given super powers. It is important that you have self-respect and [[honor]] yourself as a child of God. Unhealthy esteem or no self-esteem, leads to [[Asceticism|self-punishment]] and that closes or hides the doorway to [[God consciousness|higher mindedness]]. [[Jesus]] taught [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_143#143:2._LESSON_ON_SELF-MASTERY self-forgetfulness]. He did not mean to punish yourself into spiritual [[Obedience|submission]], no. He meant that we are a part of a huge network and have abilities to help one another to find [[balance]] and [[joy]].

[[Father]] wants us to know that we are [[love]]d, but not the ‘[[Chosen people|chosen few]].’[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_93#93:5._THE_SELECTION_OF_ABRAHAM] We are in the [[family]] of [[God]], but not at the head of the table. We have assigned tasks to follow through as mortals living a [[spiritual]] life, but are not given super powers. It is important that you have self-respect and [[honor]] yourself as a child of God. Unhealthy esteem or no self-esteem, leads to [[Asceticism|self-punishment]] and that closes or hides the doorway to [[God consciousness|higher mindedness]]. [[Jesus]] taught [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_143#143:2._LESSON_ON_SELF-MASTERY self-forgetfulness]. He did not mean to punish yourself into spiritual [[Obedience|submission]], no. He meant that we are a part of a huge network and have abilities to help one another to find [[balance]] and [[joy]].

   

   

It would be obvious by now to you, if you do not [[think]] of yourself as an [[equal]] [[child]] of [[God]], none of your fellows will either. On the other end of that scale of esteem is having too much pride or superiority, as far as your [[mortal]] fellows go. To allow the [[ego]] to put itself on a [[pedestal]] is to [[isolate]] yourself. That can really spoil the true [[personality]] of one and repel others from fellowship. They say it is lonely at the top. Those that [[experience]] this have isolated themselves from their [[Siblings|brothers and sisters]]. Life is empty without [[friendship]] and in this you can forego possibly fifty percent of your [[mortal]] lessons. We learn so much from each other.

It would be obvious by now to you, if you do not [[think]] of yourself as an [[equal]] [[child]] of [[God]], none of your fellows will either. On the other end of that scale of esteem is having too much pride or superiority, as far as your [[mortal]] fellows go. To allow the [[ego]] to put itself on a [[pedestal]] is to [[isolate]] yourself. That can really spoil the true [[personality]] of one and repel others from fellowship. They say it is lonely at the top. Those that [[experience]] this have isolated themselves from their [[Siblings|brothers and sisters]]. Life is empty without [[friendship]] and in this you can forego possibly fifty percent of your [[mortal]] lessons. We learn so much from each other.