Henry Miller was a writer and artist who tested the boundaries of the literary world by incorporating mysticism, self-enquiry and philosophy into his work. Here are 7 Provocative Henry Miller Quotes That Will Ignite Your Soul

He was so controversial in fact, that in 1938 the American government banned one of his books for being in opposition to what was perceived to be moral at the time.

7 Provocative Henry Miller Quotes That Will Ignite Your Soul

1- One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.
– Henry Miller

Our life journey can be shifted and altered at any time based on our perception, awareness and ability – or courage – to apply critical thinking to what it is we are experiencing. When we realise that we all have the power to shift the way we see things, a new level of empowerment is immediately uncovered.

2- The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
-Henry Miller

Awareness is a powerful tool that allows us to be present and in the moment. When we slow down and allow ourselves to just BE then life in all of its messy and wondrous glory, has the chance to unfold right in front of our eyes.

3- Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end.
–Henry Miller

I have learnt that there is no running from the wounded parts of ourselves. No matter how hard we try to avoid them, those parts will show up eventually. This is why it is so important to practice self-enquiry. Self-enquiry means looking into the parts of who we are that we perceive as bad or negative – and integrating them. When we truly embrace the whole of who we are – we are free.

4- I made up my mind that I would hold onto nothing, that I would expect nothing.
-Henry Miller

One of the best ways to feel disappointed in life is to hold onto expectations. We do it all the time – with ourselves, other people, even the weather! But life has its own plan, and people have their own challenges and idiosyncrasies. When we choose to accept people as they are and allow life to be as it is, we cause ourselves a lot less pain and anguish.

5- If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having.
-Henry Miller

Peace comes from acceptance of what IS. When we are in alignment with life and its messy ways, we have the opportunity to experience true, lasting peace. The pain is always in the resistance.

6- The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love.
-Henry Miller

Love is something every single person needs and wants, yet at times we find it hard to give out freely. I believe the strongest, bravest people in the world are those who still choose to give love despite experiencing insurmountable pain. The world needs us all to give a little love now more than ever. The wonderful thing is that love is never-ending. You cannot run out of it. 

7- Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music – the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.
– Henry Miller Quotes

There is a great big world out there, but so often we get caught in the mediocrity of our day to day world. Jobs, kids, bosses, neighbours – we live in a state of rinse and repeat only seeing a small version of what’s possible. Life is not meant to be this way. We are here to have an experience if we only allow ourselves that permission. This does not mean acquiring material possessions or living like a celebrity, in fact, you can live a life full of wonder quite simply. 

It all comes down to embracing the world around you with wonder. It means taking the time to appreciate all that is, in every moment. The smile of a child, the smell of the ocean, music, books and art. Beauty is everywhere if you look for it.

I hope these quite have touched your heart, and if you have any favourite Henry Miller quotes, share it in the comments!

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The Real Me (Official Music Video) Fearless Soul

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Written and Performed by Rachael Schroeder | Music Composed by Patrick Rundblad

LYRICS – The Real Me (Official Music Video) Fearless Soul

I’m learning not to be afraid and be myself
Don’t want to hide away
I’ve got a lot of love to give to this world
So I need to be authentically me

I know it’s a gift to be
Different, there’s only one me
And I know who’s supposed to be
In my life, will come to me

So I’m living my truth, chasing my dreams
It’s time to be the real me
Embrace who I am, through good and bad
I won’t hide who I am

Living my truth, chasing my dreams
It’s time to be the real me
Embrace who I am, through good and bad
I won’t hide who I am
The Real Me

I know I’m not for everyone, but then they’re not meant for me
The right ones will stay
I appreciate the moments with those from my past
They made me who I am today

I know it’s a gift to be
Different, there’s only one me
And I know who’s supposed to be
In my life, will come to me

So I’m living my truth, chasing my dreams
It’s time to be the real me
Embrace who I am, through good and bad
I won’t hide who I am

Living my truth, chasing my dreams
It’s time to be the real me
Embrace who I am, through good and bad
I won’t hide who I am

I’m looking forward to seeing who I become
A masterpiece takes time
As long as I am true to myself I know

So I’m living my truth, chasing my dreams
It’s time to be the real me
Embrace who I am, through good and bad
I won’t hide who I am

Living my truth, chasing my dreams
It’s time to be the real me
Embrace who I am, through good and bad
I won’t hide who I am

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Meant For You (Official Lyric Video) – Fearless Soul

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LYRICS – Meant For You (Official Lyric Video) – Fearless Soul

Life is what you make of it
It’s the fire in your soul
If you keep on hiding it from the world
You will never know
Who will see the best in you
And stand by you through the storms
So keep shining bright like the sun
And don’t stop for anyone

Some will stay, some will go
Always remember
They don’t define who you are
Let them stay, let them go
Never forget
You gotta love who you are
And those who love the real you
Are meant for you

You were born to stand out
So what are you waiting for?
When you realize you are one of a kind
No one can dim your light

Some will stay, some will go
Always remember
They don’t define who you are
Let them stay, let them go
Never forget
You gotta love who you are
And those who love the real you
Are meant for you

When you know your truth
You know what you deserve
You know what is best for you
So don’t be afraid to have it all

It’s time to be the real you
And find out who you are
Take your own path and see who walks with you
The right ones will want to

Some will stay, some will go
Always remember
They don’t define who you are
Let them stay, let them go
Never forget
You gotta love who you are
And those who love the real you
Are meant for you

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Just Be Yourself! – Powerful Motivational Speeches Compilation

Speakers and credits listed within the motivational video.

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It takes courage to be authentic. To let your light shine. To bravely be YOU.

These quotes on authenticity will give you the courage to let your light shine brightly.

I am worthy

The first step towards authenticity is to realize that the real you is your greatest gift.

Over 100 billion human beings have lived and died throughout the history of the world, but there has only ever been one YOU.

Embrace your quirks and the way your mind works, you are truly unique. You are a miracle. Show your true colors before they fade because you are truly worthy.

Just bloom | Quotes on Authenticity

Don’t worry what everyone else is doing – don’t even look.

Life is not a race so take the time to enjoy each day. Spend time working on yourself and being the best version of yourself. Forget the rest, do your best and you will bloom.

Finding your truth

You won’t find your answers in other people. The journey of self-discovery starts from within so take some time to evaluate your life, how you would like it to be, and what kind of person you want to be.. Once you know this you can take the first steps towards authenticity.

Authentic integrity

Being true to yourself takes courage. Most people aren’t brave enough to fully reveal themselves. Having the courage to show vulnerability in order to discover yourself is the highest form of integrity.

Let yourself be seen | Quotes on Authenticity

Don’t find yourself and then hide yourself at home. Go out into the world and share yourself with everyone, you just might meet someone as unique as you are.

Perfection is the enemy of authenticity | Quotes on Authenticity

Perfection is the lowest standard. You don’t have to be perfect. The pursuit of perfection will damage your soul. Finding your authentic self will set you free.

Bravely be YOU | Quotes on Authenticity

To find yourself and love what you find is one of the bravest things we can do, for some it takes a lifetime, others never even come close. Recognize that there will be times that it is hard and uncomfortable. The only way to expand your comfort zone is to step outside it. Step outside today, be fearless & bravely be YOU.

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The dictionary defines ‘nice’ as: Giving pleasure or satisfaction; being pleasant or attractive.

It’s probably safe to say that most of us want to be seen as ‘nice’, right?

Whether it’s by our colleagues, our neighbours, or even our family and friends, generally we want to be accepted as a nice person. And there is nothing wrong with that per se.

But what happens when the need to be seen as a ‘nice person’ gets in the way of you being an authentic person?

We all have different aspects of our character that are highlighted at different times, in different scenarios.

Occasionally, when we speak up or express an emotion that we’re feeling, it isn’t always nice. That’s just human nature. And it’s ok.

Why Being Nice Isn’t Going To Help You Get What You Want In Life

The danger of being ‘too nice.’

When we focus on being nice, rather than being authentic. It’s usually because we want to be accepted by others.

In this case, we are essentially placing the needs of others above our own.

We are telling ourselves that we are not acceptable as we are and that what we want or feel is less important than how other people feel or rather how they feel about us.

This can lead to allowing ourselves to be mistreated and even bottling up our emotions. It’s pretty easy to see how that is not healthy. But unfortunately, this is the way a lot of us function.

There are many reasons why we decide to sacrifice our truth in order to appease others, most of which usually stems from our upbringing.

If from an early age we had our feelings diminished or dismissed and weren’t taught that our feelings are valid and worthwhile of taking up space. Then as adults we have no knowledge of how to communicate those feelings.

So instead we play nice.

We don’t speak up about how we feel or what we want. We hope by some miracle people can read our minds and give us what we want, which of course never works.

After a while, this situation becomes pretty exhausting and it causes a lot of internal conflict.

When you push down your truth and sit back on your feelings, eventually that stuff is going to spill out of you.

At some point, in one way or another, all of those years of being ‘nice’ when you wanted to tell some to go jump, or holding your tongue instead of speaking up is going to come back and bite you.

It could happen slowly, which might mean your ‘niceness’ gradually turns into passive aggressiveness or even control, because the resentment you feel is starting to eat away at you.

Or it might come fast and furious, in the form of emotional outbursts, addictive behaviours or even depression.

However it happens, there is no way to avoid the fallout of ignoring your own truth.

Does this mean we shouldn’t be nice?

No! In fact, it pays to be nice. There is plenty of science that shows that being kind is good for us.

For example, according to Dr. David R. Hamilton, acts of kindness create emotional warmth, which releases a hormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin is often referred to as the love hormone because of its feel-good effects. And as well as making us feel good, it also protects the heart by lowering blood pressure.

The point is that choosing to not be ‘nice’ doesn’t mean you have to be rude or unkind. Not at all. Instead of focusing your energy on being nice though, instead, you can be honest, polite, and assertive.

So what’s the answer here?

The answer is simple, but as with anything new, it isn’t easy.

To put it bluntly, you need to drop the act.

Allow yourself to be human. You have to get comfortable with taking up space and you need to learn to accept that some people simply will NOT LIKE YOU.

Facts: You can have your own opinion and still be a kind person.

You can stand up for what you believe in and still care about what someone else has to say.

Choosing to drop the ‘nice guy’ or ‘nice girl’ persona, places you in the driver’s seat of your life.

Instead of being disempowered, you empower yourself by choosing to stand by your values.

With this choice comes an increased sense of self-esteem and ultimately, self-love.

When you connect with yourself in this way, of course – it doesn’t mean that you are going to stop being nice to people, in fact, the opposite will happen.

Because you are now being nice and kind to yourself, kindness and love will flow out of you, rather than it having to be manufactured.

You will become a truer, more authentic version of yourself. Ironically, probably a nicer one too.

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Are there differences between how introverts and extroverts think? Science says yes.

So what are the differences? It’s not necessarily what you may think. Contrary to popular assumptions, introverts are not necessarily shy – though studies have shown they tend to be deep thinkers. Many introverts enjoy the social aspects of life, yet simply tend to feel overwhelmed in large groups or when being sociable for extended periods of time. In fact, the brain activity of introverts and extroverts are slightly different in surprising ways.

As an introvert myself, I found the insights learned from associated studies of the brain to be both fascinating and illuminating.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHY INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTS THINK DIFFERENTLY

A psychologist named Hans Eysenck conducted research in the 1960s and theorized that introverts have a higher level of what he called “arousal” and were more easily stimulated. His theory also pointed out that, generally speaking, introverts’ ability to process information per second is higher than extroverts.

Extroverts tend to require a higher level of external stimulation to feel awake and alive. So they have a greater sense of risk-taking, seeking out challenges and social situations to provide that stimulation.

On the other hand, introverts seek out solitary time in order to avoid over-stimulation from external sources. They prefer to spend time thinking about, pondering, and analyzing experiences.

Researchers conducted a study in 2005 which linked the difference in personalities and brain activity to dopamine neurotransmitters, where introverts and extroverts responded differently to this “pleasure and reward system” in the brain.

In 2012, another study discovered that introverts most often have larger and thicker gray matter in their prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain linked to abstract thought processes and decision-making. Researchers learned that extroverts had less gray matter.

None of these studies indicate that introverts are smarter than extroverts. The difference is not linked to levels of intellect. Introverts merely respond differently to various situations and circumstances. They become more easily overwhelmed, and tend to spend more time thinking deeply about situations rather than getting out in the world and “doing.”

Introverts simply do not actively seek out the same level of external stimulation, preferring to be lost in their own thoughts.

Here’s an inspirational video to help calm your mind when your thoughts are leading to a feeling of being overwhelmed:

“We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.” —  Buddha

TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF DEEP-THINKING HABITS

While the deep-thinking habits of introverts can sound like a good thing, there are pros and cons associated with that. Here are some points for introverts to consider in order to find the greatest balance between the “thinking” and “doing” aspects of life:

Mind Your Thoughts

While spending so much time in your head, as an introvert, you may tend to think things “to death.” This can take a couple of paths: (1) If thoughts lean along negative lines, you want to be mindful of what thoughts you’re allowing to dominate your mind. Re-frame negative thoughts in positive ways. (2) You may think yourself in circles when you need to make a decision.  If that’s the case, your thoughts may be getting in the way of moving forward in a productive way. Take a step back from analyzing every possible outcome and do a heart and gut check. In these cases, it can be best to let your intuition lead the way so that you actually move forward in a way that feels best (setting your conflicting thoughts aside).

Partner “Thinking” with “Doing”

Rather than spending time lost in thoughts while being sedentary, go for a walk or get in the habit of doing your best thinking while being active. Physical activity has a calming effect on the mind. It will help to manage any stress that comes along with circling thought patterns.

Meditation

Meditation can be beneficial and calming so that you’re not lost in your thoughts so often. This is especially true when your thoughts are sending you in circles or adding stress to your life. Meditation will serve the need for solitary and relaxation time, while also centering you in a beneficial way.

Overall, tending to think deeply is an amazingly wonderful attribute. The tips above can help ensure all of that introverted deep-thinking is truly beneficial, rather than leading to any stress associated with “over-thinking.”

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Unlike any other human resource, you cannot borrow, save or store time. We have the same hours each day, and it’s only until you understand the importance of time, that you realize you must manage it to live your best life.

But how often do you spend time overthinking, fearing, distracted, and procrastinating? How many hours are you spending on things you shouldn’t? It’s easier said than done, if you don’t know what to spend less time on. Below are 8 things you must spend less time on to live a truly great life.

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1. Spend Less Time on Distractions

Distractions surround us, rarely do we realise how tempting and damaging they are. With social media, television, video games, music, etc.. you can quickly lose track of your time. You could be working, and you are tempted to check twitter and snap – 30 minutes are gone.. According to Roy Morgan, the average Australian spends 6 hours on social media a week, while the average American spends 11 hours per day on social media.

Distractions result in forgetfulness, waste your time, and reduce your productivity. To avoid them, plan your day, break down tasks for simplicity, focus on one thing at a time, and create a focused workspace.

2. Self-Doubt

“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” Shakespeare

Self-doubt is that persuasive voice in your head that says you can’t achieve your desires and it is one of the things to spend less time on for a better life. It damages your will and drive to move forward, results in procrastination which is the thief of time, you miss out on opportunities, and it kills personal growth.

To overcome self-doubt, open yourself to more opportunities: more yeses, and fewer nos. By doing so, you develop an iron will to go after what you want.

3. Procrastination

We are not strangers to procrastination. We are familiar with it, only that some are lucky to identify it in time, but unfortunately for others, it steals their time and dreams.

Procrastination not only steals your time but your health, your wealth and your success. Spend less time on it, lest you blow your opportunities, ruin your career, or worse damage your reputation. You can conquer procrastination by getting organised, planning your day, and timing yourself.

4. Spend Less Time Fearing Failure

Also known as “atychiphobia,” the fear of failure is when we stop doing things that move us closer to our goals because we are afraid we might not succeed. Fear of failure has many causes from unsupportive parents or a traumatic event. Nonetheless, it is one of the things to spend less time on for a great life.

Instead of being intimidated by failure, ask yourself: What if I succeed? That should be enough motivation to keep you going.

5. Vacillating

Vacillating is to waver in mind. Always questioning your decisions. Do you ever have questions such as: is this the right career for me? Is this the right business to pursue? Is this the girl for me? This is vacillating.

Once you make a decision, be committed to it. Never back down even if there are a few scary moments and it is best you decide based on core values. Will it improve the mastery of your passion, your freedom, and your relationship with other people?

6. Spend Less Time on Delusions

Have you heard of the “smoking crack bias?” It is where one thinks they will never smoke their crack only to become the worst addicts. The same happens in life, whether in business or your career. You delude yourself that your product solves a problem when it doesn’t cut it.

We recommend being the scientist of your life. Do not take anything at face value and dissect your performance, your business idea, your product to know whether it meets the requisite standards.

7. Un-healthy Lifestyle

If you want to live a great life, it starts here. You have to give up the unhealthy lifestyle. An unhealthy lifestyle leads to fatigue, increases irritability, increases stress and depression, causes poor mental health, and finally reduces your ability to think clearly and work efficiently.

The good news is that a healthy lifestyle requires only two things: a healthy diet, and physical activity.

8. Lack of Self-Discipline

Self-discipline involves acting according to what is right and not following your impulses. It is sacrificing immediate pleasure for what matters most in life. However, most lack this skill resulting in a life that is in complete disarray.

To cultivate self-discipline, start small. It could be doing your dishes after every meal, or making your bed every morning. These small rituals result in trained self-discipline, and eventually, you’ll become naturally capable of doing what should be done.

Conclusion

If any or all the signs check out, fear not as you can change. Seeing as you’ve acknowledged these traits, you are well on your way to step away from this state.

Follow the steps provided, to live a great life.

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Seeking approval and validation from others is a common human trait. At a deep level, we all desire to have our feelings, beliefs and ideas valued and accepted by those around us.

We are wired to connect, and part of the dance of connection is the idea that “You see me, I see you and I accept you, you accept me.” This type of connection builds safety, trust and ultimately love.

We all need to be loved, we all want to be accepted.

But what happens when the need for approval from others overrides our ability to feel free to live life on our terms?

What happens when our need to be seen, heard or validated becomes more important than being true to who we are?

Often when we seek approval, we do so at the cost of ourselves. We can become so obsessed with being accepted that we forget what’s most important.

Our own happiness.

Instead of seeking approval externally, we need to learn to accept ourselves. Trusting that who we are is enough. We need to cultivate healthy self-esteem and love ourselves unconditionally.

Our self-esteem and our ability to self-validate will directly affect our ability to be free in making decisions and trusting in our own abilities, regardless of whether we receive the approval of those around us.

This is the start of being able to embrace freedom and live life on your own terms.

Living life on your own terms means living life in a way that is meaningful to you. It means doing more of the things you love, spending time with people that make you feel good and generally up-levelling your experience. It also means separating from those things that do not bring you joy, love or happiness.

The best part? There are no steps to this. There is no online course or 4 step program to freedom from this limiting belief that you need to be accepted in order to be happy.

You simply need to decide.

Yep, in order to start living life on your own terms, all you need to do is decide that your needs, your happiness, your joy are more important than being accepted by others.

It might seem scary in the beginning to embrace this way of thinking but honestly, sticking with the alternative is a waste of your life.

You will never be accepted by everyone. And those who do accept you will likely still hold some sort of judgement against you. Even if they love you!

This is not meant to be cynical. But, I am trying to make the point that no matter what you do. People will hold their own opinions of you.

Wasting your time trying to affect those opinions is POINTLESS.

Be happy. Live your life. Be loud. Be quiet. Go crazy. Be real. Do whatever the hell you want.

You deserve to be seen and loved by yourself. So that you can be free.

Life is to short to be anything else.

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If you’re like most humans on Earth, you have times when you feel “not good enough.” Maybe it’s an occasional thing, or maybe it’s how you feel most times. In either case, when you’re feeling like you’re not good enough or wishing you were different – a better version of yourself – remember this: You are not alone in feeling that way. And you are not only good enough, but better than you realize. 

I’ll share a personal story that still affects me – one where I’m still learning from this single message. When I was much younger, still in high school and trying to figure out who I was in relation to others, I discovered something that turned things upside down for me. As an adult, it sticks with me as a reminder about how things can appear in the bigger picture.

I had always felt awkward, and I didn’t feel that I truly fit in with others. Rather than being open or connecting with others, I kept interactions at a surface level.

I was too fearful to let anyone know the real me.

So I threw myself into everything I could as a way to focus on anything but me. I joined the yearbook committee, community service committee, drama club, joined the track team, entered talent shows and sang my heart out, painted, and was near the top of my class academically. I dedicated myself until I excelled at everything I could attach myself to. You would think I felt amazing.

I thought that by excelling in outward activities, I could feel worthy and “good enough” for others’ attention.

The funny thing? I later learned that OTHERS viewed me as “standoffish” and they thought I was too good for them! Rather than endearing myself to others in trying to feel or be good enough at all (and still feeling inadequate), others were turned off or intimidated or unsure about connecting with me at all.

“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.” – Mary Dunbar

Appearances matter – but not in the way you might think. I was “appearing” to be great and amazing and “good enough” by all the wrong standards. I projected an image of having it all together and being “successful” to my peers, when inside I felt entirely differently.

It’s great to strive to be the best version of YOU possible. But what I learned is that being authentically ME is what endears me to others (and myself). Loving myself – awkwardness, insecurities, triumphs, talents, challenges, and everything in between. Because we are not alone in feeling “not good enough.”

We connect more deeply with others when we trust that it’s okay to be honest about who we are. When we are fearless in our approach and embracing our own authenticity – good, bad, or mediocre – wherever we happen to be on a given day in that moment – and the next – every day.  You ARE good enough. And we are all works in progress.

Here’s a thought-provoking TedX Talk video about removing negative self-talk and increasing mindfulness:

STRATEGIES AND REMINDERS FOR CULTIVATING FEELING & BEING “GOOD ENOUGH”

Below are some strategies and reminders to help move you from thinking you are not good enough to realizing how amazing you truly are.

1. Nurture Your Inner Child

We first develop our identities as children. But if you were not loved and nurtured in a way that supported a healthy self-loving attitude and understanding, your inner child needs to be healed. Take some time to consider what your inner child needs as if he or she were a real child – sitting in front of you and needing love and encouragement. What would you say to that child? Give your inner child all of the love and care you would give to any child who needed it. By doing this, you are building the inner foundation you need to grow and shine most brightly.

2. When You Feel Not Good Enough, Remember: We Are All Works in Progress

When you see others you deem as “successful,” remember that appearances are not always what they seem. We generally see in others only what they project, so until you really connect with someone at deeper levels, surface assumptions are most often limited and incorrect. Refrain from comparing yourself to others and bring your attention back to yourself. Focusing on your own progress and choices will be more far effective and authentic.

3. Accept and Embrace Who You Are Today – In This Moment

In order to be the best version of ourselves, we first need to be honest about who we are today – right now. So strip it down to the core without illusions. Spend time thinking about who you are, what you value, and every little thing that makes you unique and special. Perfection is overrated. If we were all “perfect,” the world would be a very boring place. It’s our very imperfections that add character and delight others. So accept yours and own them without excuses!

4. Rethink How You Define Yourself

As you think about how you define yourself, consider these thoughts as replacements for any outwardly-focused definitions or negative ones:

Spirit. Energy. Love. Limitless. Pure potential. Shining light. Fearless. Authentically ME.

When you use these strategies and reminders, you can more easily embrace your own authenticity and begin (or continue) your journey of self-discovery and self-love.

You ARE better than good enough – you are spirit – you are love – you are limitless!

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