You may feel particularly protective of the people you care for today and highly conscious of their moods, feelings, and needs. Since a new sense of maturity is likely guiding your thoughts and actions, you may determine that you have been lax in your duty to your loved ones in the past. To make redress, you may be driven to take a more active interest in the lives of your family and friends and to care for them however you can. Your confidence in your abilities may grow today as you see the positive impact your influence is having on the everyday lives of your loved ones and you realize the scope of your personal power.

When we nurture the confidence we feel within, we enable ourselves to give our loved ones the care and protection they deserve. It's common for people whose self-esteem has been damaged to eschew their duty to their family and friends because they fear they will falter or fail when needed most. The more capable we feel, the more willing we are to overlook the mistakes we have made in the past and approach our relationships boldly. Whether the gifts of tenderness we can offer save lives or simply make others feel valuable, our commitment to the well-being of the people we care about is an expression of our maturity and the devotion we feel in our hearts. The self-assurance you feel as you see to your loved ones' well-being today will help you give selflessly of your time and energy.