Recognizing the value and worth of all people, knowing that there is no spectrum of value, opens us up to feeling more compassion and empathy and acceptance of others. When we can recognize and embrace our own value, we can move into a greater space of compassion and confidence for ourselves as well. Separating out the difference between value and contribution is where we sometimes get hung up on both of these processes, and that is an understanding that is definitely worth stepping into as it helps us to move forward in our own lives.