Self-Confidence

Self-confidence, as it is normally understood, recalls to mind images of

army generals and cowboy heroes – people, in short, who know their blacks from their whites. But life’s alternatives are usually much more

complex.

Self-confidence on the spiritual path is of another order altogether. It means confidence in the inner Self, not in the ego. It means living

from within, living by truth rather than by opinions. It means living by what God wants, not by what man wants. Thus, it means living by

faith, in the sure knowledge that, although man is fallible, God is infallible.

Affirmation

I live in the assurance of God’s truth within. In my inner Self, and not in the opinions of others, lies true victory.

Prayer

What matter, if people blame me? Of what importance is their

applause? I live to please Thee, Lord, confident that when Thou art with me I am protected, though it be from an enemy horde.

From Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda Crystal Clarity Publishers