Many times, we are forced at an early age to hide our true … - Angeles Arrien

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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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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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