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William Shakespeare

how to cultivate a sense of self worth

In this mortal coil where we doth dwell, the question of self worth doth oft arise. Forsooth, how doth one cultivate a sense of worth within themselves? 'Tis a query that doth require reflection and introspection. Methinks that to truly understand one's worth, one must first look within themselves and examine their innermost thoughts and desires. For it is in the depths of our own soul that we find the true measure of our worth. Like a garden tended by a skilled hand, cultivating a sense of self worth requireth patience and diligence. One must sow the seeds of self-love and nurture them with care. For if one doth not believe in themselves, how can they expect others to see their worth? 'Tis like a flower that withers and dies without sunlight and water. To cultivate self worth, one must also learn to silence the voices of doubt and insecurity that doth plague their mind. For 'tis these voices that doth hinder one from seeing their true value. Instead, one must listen to the whispers of their heart and trust in the beauty that lies within. 'Tis also important to surround oneself with those who doth see and appreciate our worth. For it is through the eyes of others that we can sometimes see ourselves more clearly. But one must not rely solely on external validation, for true self worth doth come from within. In conclusion, to cultivate a sense of self worth, one must delve deep within themselves, tend to the garden of their soul, silence the voices of doubt, and seek validation from within. For only then can one truly see the worth that lies within themselves. "O brave new world, that hath such people in't!"