What One Can Be, One

Let People Realize Clearly That Every Time They Threaten Someone Or Humiliate Or Unnecessarily Hurt Or Dominate Or Reject Another Human Being, They Become Forces For The Creation Of Psychopathology, Even If These Be Small Forces. Let Them Recognize That Every Person Who Is Kind, Helpful, Decent, Psychologically Democratic, Affectionate, And Warm, Is A Psychotheraputic Force, Even Though A Small One.

No Psychological Health Is Possible Unless This Essential Care Of The Person Is Fundamentally Accepted, Loved And Respected By Others And By Himself.

A Positive Self Image And Healthy Self Esteem Is Based On Approval, Acceptance And Recognition From Others; But Also Upon Actual Accomplishments, Achievements And Success Upon The Realistic Self Confidence Which Ensues.

Plateau Experiencing Can Be Achieved, Learned, Earned By Long Hard Work.... A Transient Glimpse Is Certainly Possible In The Peak Experiences Which May, After All, Come Sometimes To Anyone. But, So To Speak, To Take Up Residence On The High Plateau .... That Is Another Matter Altogether. That Tends To Be A Lifelong Effort.

The Fact Is That People Are Good, Give People Affection And Security, And They Will Give Affection And Be Secure In Their Feelings And Their Behavior.