I am a big fan of building self-esteem. The idea of self-esteem has been demonized as arrogant or selfish, but as you describe, it is really about honoring and keeping promises to yourself. If you are not as respectful to yourself as you are to others, you can never be fully happy or healthy. Caroline Myss has several books that discuss this same topic, including Self-Esteem: Your Fundamental Power. I am interested to read Nathaniel Branden’s book as well. Since I have been practicing self-esteem more fully, I find myself to be much more fulfilled and in tune with the universal flow. Thank you for sharing 🌱