Today’s quote is by an unknown person.  A stranger.  An anonymous shadow.

Total self-esteem requires total and unconditional acceptance of yourself. You are a unique and worthy individual, regardless of your mistakes, defeats and failures, despite what others may think, say or feel about you or your behavior. If you truly accept and love yourself, you won’t have a driving need for attention and approval. Self-esteem is a genuine love of self. Stop all adverse value judging of yourself. Stop accepting the adverse value judgments of others. Purge yourself of all condemnation, shame, blame, guilt & remorse.

And it’s meant for you to read. Yes, you.  Let these words sink in.  And begin to embrace you for who you are.  Don’t let the bad thoughts, judgments, and shame drag you down into the muck.  Feel free to be yourself.  And love yourself.