Self-respect is fundamentally different to self-love in that it is not contingent upon self-affirmation, indulgence, or external validation. Self-love encourages a self-acceptance without challenge or accountability, while self-respect demands integrity, discipline, and—most importantly—a steadfast alignment with one's values. If your worldview is ... See more

The philosophy of the West is individualistic in essence and capitalistic in manifestation. We are encouraged from infancy to develop a fixation on individualistic pursuits of happiness that place enjoyment of life at the heart of what we perceive as mental and emotional ‘health’. But if happiness and enjoyment of life is ‘health’, is unhappiness a... See more