That's when I asked her where was that actress She said 'That was somebody else' And then I asked her why she looked so happy now She said 'I finally like myself, at last I like myself.'
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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