Never sell tomorrow short. There's plenty to get excited about. Be filled with expectation, hope and confidence. Believe something good is going to happen - and it usually will.
Robert H. SchullerRead
To be born again means that we must be changed from a negative to a positive self-image - from inferiority to self-esteem, from fear to love, from doubt to trust.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of transforming one's self-perception from negative to positive.
Robert H. Schuller's quote highlights the profound process of personal transformation that is often necessary for growth and fulfillment. It suggests that to truly embrace a new beginning, one must shift their self-image and emotions, moving away from feelings of inferiority, fear, and doubt, and instead fostering self-esteem, love, and trust. This change is essential for personal development and invites a more optimistic and empowered view of oneself.
Themes
Self-ImageTransformationPositivitySelf-EsteemPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational talk about self-improvement.
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