4/19/23

• Developing self-confidence is something we all struggle with
• This is a quality in which we are not doubting ourselves- no matter what the challenge is we can overcome. This keeps us from running away from opportunities that present themselves
• Move out of our comfort zones which is where real growth occurs
• Listened to the story of Prahalad who was the son of the ultimate bully Hiranyakashipu
• Prahalad, despite knowing his father was not aligned never swayed away from his deep faith in Bhagavan (resulting in Hiranyakashipu smashing the pillar and Lord Vishnu coming out)
• What gave Prahalad the strength/confidence to know Lord Vishnu is in the pillar? His devotion- the confidence to believe
• With respect to a bully, what would give you the confidence to stand up for yourself?
  • Only through integrity can we become more self-confident
  • Being true to ourselves-doing what we intended to do
  • When we tell a lie, it’s actually that we are not strong enough to face the consequences
• When we lose integrity it makes us smaller inside
• When we are able to be true to our convictions, we can face all the things and develop Self-confidence
• When we lie, we end up feeling smaller and the problem gets larger
• If we want to remain unshakable in the face of adversity we have to have integrity
• Surround ourself with noble thoughts
• Began watching Pujya Swami Chinmayananda’s Life Story: On a Quest