The Key to Confidence, Self-Esteem and Happiness

How we see ourselves shapes how we see the world. Often, how we see ourselves is based on how other people see us. But no one knows what goes on inside our head besides us. Everyone else is merely projecting themselves onto us. So when we see ourselves through the lens of others, we are really seeing a distorted version of the other person, with all their insecurities, fears, and weaknesses.

When we spend some time getting to know ourselves, when we practice living in the present moment, we become able to get out of our head. We become able to recognize negative and hurtful thoughts. We become able to allow those thoughts to come and go, and we are able to choose not to listen to them, not follow them, not believe them, not act on them, and we can consciously and with intention create new thoughts, positive thoughts, and thoughts that help us build the life we want.

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[Colleen]

I certainly can relate to this. Little Me survived because of my strength ❤❤

[jen]

your channel should be on everyone's wake up listening

[marionbooth]

This coming from a former Ad man is brave. You have first hand knowlege of how the world can influence us, both negative and positive. Thank you for sharing your insight, your knowledge, your inner light.

[av]

So true: educational system needs a big makeover

[dupeit]

Loving oneself is a very tough job, accepting that we are talented and exceptional beings is so difficult in our society, our world. But with peace we get to see this and accept it. I have literally changed my perspective and life by doing this

[searchingpeace]

Last October I was on my way home from visiting my son in the hospital after he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. He nearly lost his leg, but thank God, an incredible vascular surgeon reconstructed his vein that saved his leg. His calf muscle looked like a shark had taken a bite out it, all the way to the bone. My thought was, as amazing and intelligent and incredible that surgeon is, with years of studying medicine, my son’s body is way way more intelligent! And he’s a 19 year old kid who doesn’t know a thing about medicine? This thought kinda blew me away…just like in the video when you said mankind can not come close to making a bird. This “greater intelligence” or whatever label you put on it is beyond belief. “It” is Us.

[rebeccarocha]

Thank you so much for all your videos...they have helped me so much. I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon these videos. I have been through some tough treatments for cancer for the past 3 years and lately and I was struggling with my very busy mind and very negative thoughts until I heard you and all you said resonated with me. Just wanted you to know I appreciate you .

[andycook]

This is a perfect synopsis of how our culture, and most cultures, condition us to live by comparisons (duality). Thank you so very much. I think we should forgive ourselves "for we know not what we do". Now is the task of un-learning and revising our concepts of life in "service" and not in competition. You're ways of expression and your patient Delivery is such a blessing. Thank you. Love you. Namaste my friend

[sandipmajumder]

Love from India Sir Trying to know myself more and more 😊😌❤️

[n.d.g.naturaldiamondgoddes]

Thank you for a clear speach about the core destructive patterns humans are inprinted with since early innour journey...Why do some stay immune to inferiority feelings? Humans sjould be taught to appreciate variety and praise good focus and discipline in school in another constructive creative ways that enhances the best in humans.. perfection exist. We become perfection each moment.. lackful mindset and complex of inferiority is so obvious now with social.medias and celebrities, artists that no matter how much money and fame or health show lackful mindset by masking their genuine selves with tons of makeup, distorting bodies, facial features that sends a signal that is ilusive and distortet and people emulate those patterns...but we are humans that choosecwhat to believe in...today some have awoken and others run away from the truth and prefer the ways that are followed by the masses...nothing is wrong only perceptions and ilusions...we choose what we want to read, listen to, and how to be...The truth is that the path of choosing another way than the masses or accepted mainstrean attitudes, actions and known ways to react and do things..well it is a lonely road..I am choosing freedom to be comfortable as myself and that is fabulous...I only expect the best everything to appear...detach from mainstrwan is scary and resetting life is through the mind..

[jackiefindlay]

This is profoundly beautiful! Words cannot express my gratitude for these pearls of wisdom. 🙏🧡

[danielnezis]

Such an amazing message. Thank you for these videos. Especially what you say about Steve Jobs, that if you believe in something so much, then everyone around you will start believing it. It so true and I was thinking about it as I was walking back from work today. And I have noticed with myself that when I really believe something, I can make others to believe in it too.

[mikey_atman]

Thanks I needed that. Calm voices of reason or rare in current days it seems. Your words are like a raft on a rough sea. 🌊

[esmeraldadebrito]

Thank you for presence, thank you for your teachings 🙏

[trissgridley]

Such beauty and truth in this. Love the work you are doing. So glad I came across this channel. 😊

[TD_Fitness.Health]

"We are the mystery of life"

[AN-ymit]

You are incredible Todd... ❤...I can't stop listening to your channel...
Am lucky that I got access to it at the right moment in my life while I was Struggling through intense emotional turmoil ...u have made my life much better.. 🙏.Thank you so much and
Hats off to your insights.. They are extremely powerful and transformative... ☺
...love and peace to all 🙌

[Shellyracca]

Thank u Todd. This is my favorite one so far. Especially the grading part in school which really affected me like u said. I'm am learning so much from your videos, looking forward to the movie. ❤

[iamgoddessoflove]

It's so important that we take care of our own needs without sacrificing our well-being to satisfy and please others. When you can, take breaks if need to, meditate, take a walk and be kind to yourself for the practice of self-care. Do whatever makes you feel that inner peace and calmness that's needed for your mental health and overall well-being.
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[electricsnut]

Amazing work as always, much love and thank you for the reminders of why the path is so important 🙏