“The most important point is to accept yourself and stand on your two feet.” ~Shunryu Suzuki

At any point in time, you can create a list of your weaknesses and failures; just as you can easily create a list of your strengths and successes. Life is an endless cycle of doing, which can sometimes make you feel proud, and othertimes leave you feeling deflated.

The key to finding confidence in yourself is deciding to learn from your weaknesses and failures without letting them define or overwhelm you.

You don’t need to feel guilty or ashamed about being imperfect. Imperfection is an inherent part of humanity. No one is immune. Just like Buddha said, you, as much as anyone in the world, deserve your love and affection.

If you find yourself struggling to love and accept yourself today, you may enjoy reading this post: 10 Ways I Know There’s Nothing Wrong with Me (Or You).