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Problem: Consider the very first theme we encountered in this course - self-discovery - in the context of the lived experience of self-esteem- a primitive reciprocity of spontaneous, benevolent feelings, feelings which one is also capable of directing toward oneself, but only through the benevolence of others To begin, read the following two passages. From the Orientation: In the course, you will develop conceptual and practical resources to prepare you for journeys of self-discovery, finding your unique voice, navigating the complex relationship between the self and society, and for becoming who you authentically are. From the Lesson for this week: "Because selfhood is something that must be achieved and something dependent upon the regard, words, and actions of others, as well as chancy material conditions, one can fail to achieve selfhood, or one's sense of who one is can fall apart. The narrative coherence of one's life can be lost, and with that loss comes the inability to regard oneself as the worthy subject of a good life; in other words, the loss of self-esteem." (Ricoeur, IEP) Respond to the question: Considering this passage on selfhood, what is relationship between self-discovery and self-esteem?