What’s the best way to build self-confidence?

Have you noticed how many of the abysses of life in the 21st century are the result of attempts to cancel others and foster a,f return to the bad old days?  I have built up self-confidence by practicing reliance on trusted contributors to life.  I mean living, not cycles of birth and death. Doubtless you have enjoyed heat and light from the sun, and refreshing and lubrication from water, and both of these are known to end life with regularity.

There are many, and they are convincing. I eagerly confide in and care about my interaction with earth, water and the sun, even though I know that they contribute to sorrow, tears and death. They are more reliable than the political, traditional and religious luminaries.  Emphasizing the old, the bygones, people think they have the best of everything. In fact yesterday is gone and not returning. Not even Eden or any of the ancient civilizations can water this confidence seedling. No mom or dad, uncle or best friend suffices. They are all too fleeting. Genuine and effective self-confidence is truly rare and extremely precious. The checkout clerk of my confidence building has been the ancient that matures.