Beyond the Likes: Building Real Self-Esteem

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Kadam Morten talks about how our limited or negative view of ourself is the basis for low self esteem. Then how we can change our view of what the self is and through this develop a new way of identifying ourself that gives authentic higher self esteem and we can learn to be happy with ourself. In today’s podcast, Kadam Morton talks about a very important topic—the way we view ourselves and how this view shapes our self-esteem. It's something that many of us struggle with: the negative self-talk, the limiting beliefs, and the sense of not being enough. Kadam Morten explores how our limited or negative view of ourselves is actually the foundation of low self-esteem. But here's the good news: We have the power to change how we see ourselves, and in doing so, we can unlock a higher, more authentic sense of self-esteem and happiness. So, how do we make this change? Listen to find out. 0:00 - Introduction to Self-Esteem Struggles Kadam Morten introduces the topic of self-esteem and why people struggle with it. 0:48 - How Self-Perception Shapes Self-Esteem Exploring the root of low self-esteem: misperceiving ourselves as limited, separate, or flawed. 1:03 - Buddhist Meditation & Reorienting Self-Identity The role of meditation in accessing peace and releasing the "limited self." 5:23 - Personal Story: Healing Grief Through Compassion Kadam Morten shares his journey of processing his father’s death and finding freedom through compassion. 9:50 - Transforming Adversity into Growth Reframing pain as a teacher and aligning with a peaceful, expansive sense of self. 10:20 - Happiness, Enlightenment & Your True Nature Why happiness is your natural state and enlightenment is alignment with reality. 18:03 - Practical Advice for Low Self-Esteem Key takeaways: Access inner peace, purify past trauma, and avoid guilt/regret. 18:50 - The Power of Community (Sangha) How spiritual friends and examples help us see our potential. 20:24 - Closing Thoughts & Encouragement Final reflections on self-love, growth, and sharing peace with others. Book references How to Transform Your Life: https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl Kadam Morten is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center New York City https://meditationinnewyork.org/ The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/ WANT MORE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5J8JlJq2Y Find a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search/?lang=en Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modernbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #selfesteem #selfcare #SelfImprovement #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #peaceofmind #inspiration #happiness #ConfidenceBuilding #MentalHealth