Where we lose our capacity to play or to maintain our sense of humor, we find ourselves either seeing only that which is not working, or becoming att… - Angeles Arrien

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Where we lose our capacity to play or to maintain our sense of humor, we find ourselves either seeing only that which is not working, or becoming attached to our own perception as the only viewpoint to have. In either case, whether it's our blind spots or fixed perspectives, we lack spontaneity and become over-identified with our own ways of looking at things. (p99)

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About Angeles Arrien

Angeles Arrien (1940 – April 24, 2014) was a cultural anthropologist, educator, author, lecturer and consultant. She was born in Basque Country, Spain and moved with her family to the USA when she was seven years old.

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People who make scenes, throw tantrums, or blow things out of proportion actually have a strong need for acceptance. Because they are terrified of their own feelings of insecurity or vulnerability, they use exaggeration as a way to hide those feelings. (p81)

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Many times, we are forced at an early age to hide our true selves in order to survive. At some point this hiding becomes unnecessary, yet we find it hard to break the habit. Every day we choose anew whether we will support the authentic self or the false self. (p80)

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