When I think of nourishing the soul, I think of nurturing the ability to respond positively to life - that is, the ability to sustain passion for our interests, values, and projects. I believe that the worst of all spiritual defeats is to lose enthusiasm for life's possibilities.

As the world becomes more complex, competitive, challenging, self-esteem is more important than ever. The shift from a manufacturing-based society to one based on information, and the emergence of a global economy characterized by rapid change have created growing demands on our psychological resources.