Many people believe that self-esteem is a mere feeling. In this book the author establishes that it is more than a feeling; that it is a state of being that is important for a person's physical, mental and spiritual health. Self-esteem is part and parcel of our daily lives. It is important to build and maintain high self-esteem as this is essential to highly effective and successful living. Dr. Raulston Nembhard is a priest and a marriage, couples and family counselor residing in Orlando Florida. He has extensive experience as a family mediator. A passionate advocate of personal development, he is ardently committed to motivating people to become the best they can without placing undue restraints or limitations on their vast capacity for growth that lies within them. He can be reached at: stead6655@aol.com and by visiting his website: www.drraulston.com.