It is a mistake to conflate self-worth with self-esteem.
Self-worth is rooted in the awareness of the true meaning of our lives while self-esteem is the measurement of our social value.
We can increase our social value through the mastery of skills and through our contribution to the community-at-large.
And while it is true that we may lose our social standing, we can never lose our dignity and our worth as a human being.
