You matter, Mama repeated. Not because of whose son you are. Because of who you are. You're as important as every other human being that ever was or ever will be. Everyone matters.
It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.
What's true about you is what God says about you. Not what your mirror says. Not what your past says.
Tell me what a person finds sexually attractive and I will tell you their entire philosophy of life. Show me the person they sleep with and I will tell you their valuation of themselves.
Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as a friend.
The person you are sleeping with signifies the value upon which you have for yourself. You are attracted to who reflects your deepest vision of yourself
Why do we want other people to like us, even if we don't really care about them all that much?
Tis hard to live in a world where all look upon you as below them.
Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.
I don't want to see anyone. I lie in the bedroom with the curtains drawn and nothingness washing over me like a sluggish wave. Whatever is happening to me is my own fault. I have done something wrong,...
You are worth the investment so spend the time, money and resources on you. You matter. When you're strong, healthy and happy, those you love most will also benefit.
It's like a big circle. I've gone on a get-a-man crusade, but so far it's been a disaster and I'm feeling as bad about myself as I ever have. I know I'm a great person and all that, a good friend, but...