A way to make it respond to who a person really is. Cut through all the: Yes? Just wondering Cut through all the ? Stories we tell ourselves. All the lies that we believe about ourselves. About who we really are
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Finding authenticity requires stripping away self-deceptions and stories we tell to protect our egos.
- In plain terms
- Stop lying to yourself about who you are.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty with oneself is the path to truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stories do you tell yourself?
- Who are you without the lies?
Another view
Sometimes painful truths are better avoided for mental stability.
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