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What does it mean?
Chapin sings about a woman finding happiness only after accepting herself.
In plain terms
Happiness comes from liking who you are.
What can you take from it?
Self-acceptance brings happiness.

Where it applies

  • personal struggles
  • relationships
  • healing

Putting it to work

  • practice self-love
  • accept flaws

Questions to consider

  • What stops you from liking yourself?
  • Can you be happy without acceptance?

Another view

Self-acceptance is hard to achieve alone.

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