lot of advice comes from fear, people wishing you to stay with the herd and do the normal thing taking a calculated risk is not recklessness; it is fearlessness

control creates tension, but trust leaves space for individuality and opens the door to vulnerability. calm communication, clear commitments, and the willingness to support each other’s happiness make the union stronger.

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freedom is happening every moment when we are not craving something more.

This idea should not be taken to an extreme; being in community can be very healing and human beings are naturally interdependent. What you should be alert to is the constant avoidance of solitude. There is also nothing wrong with having a friend help you take your mind off something that is too heavy to process at the moment, but a clear sign of being disconnected from yourself is when too many of your relationships are driven by your need to dodge your tension.

whether within ourselves or in front of someone who is close to us, vulnerability asks for non-judgmental acceptance of our imperfections.

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essentials to remember on tough days: practice patience accept what you feel do not punish yourself make sure you get good rest give yourself ample kindness accomplish smaller goals that day do things that will calm your mind a bad moment does not equal a bad life struggle can be a space for deep growth this current discomfort is not permanent

what is happening within us will reveal itself in the energy of our actions and words

as our self-awareness deepens, we begin to understand that much of who we are and how we see the world is formed through the accumulation of past emotional reactions.

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happiness is being able to enjoy the things you worked for without slipping into thinking about what is missing or what you want next

honesty + natural bond + laughter and joy + genuine mutual support + revitalizing interactions + authentic communication = empowering friendships