The best safeguards you have are to live with dignity, love, and self-respect, and to make choices you can be proud of in the first place. Even as an adult, I still think to myself-what would my mother say?
In "The Art of Connection," Susan C. Young emphasizes the importance of living a life characterized by dignity, love, and self-respect. She suggests that these qualities serve as the best safeguards against life's challenges. Making choices that reflect these values not only strengthens one's self-esteem but also fosters meaningful relationships with others.
Young reflects on the enduring influence of her mother’s guidance, noting that her mother's voice continues to resonate in...