We don't grow in the dark, growth happens in the light.

I'm challenging you to come out of hiding, to shed secrets, to step beyond shame.

I'm challenging you to stand in the light of truth.

Why go to therapy because it's defined work?

When you are emotionally healthy, you are more powerful spiritually.

You're now listening to the In the Light podcast, hosted by Dr Anita Phillips.

What's up, what's up, what's up in the light fam? Welcome back.

Last week, my husband joined me for a high level overview of all things fragility.

There's really no one quite like him who can do the sweeping landscape over topic

and still drop specific insight for us all. I love listening to him.

He said a few things that have stuck with me, but the big one was dreams are fragile.

Do not allow your vision for your life to be smashed on the concrete of opinion.

Your dreams are worth protecting. Yes, you should do research

and you should learn from the wisdom of others, but there's a difference between wisdom and an opinion.

Give yourself the freedom to enjoy the beauty of your dreams

and also give yourself permission to set boundaries around them

because they are fragile and often need protecting.

We'll be taking a deep dive into other areas of fragility all month long

and this week we're digging into self-esteem.

Self-esteem has a very simple definition.

It's our own view of our own worth

and so many things influence that valuation.

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