By Rick Hanson — 2021
Speaking truly, to yourself and to others, does mean being authentic.
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Hiding your feelings can be freeing. But eventually you have to take off the mask.
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If you ever find yourself thinking “I don’t know who I am,” you might wonder why you might feel this way and what you can do to change that.
Whether you’re questioning your identity or just haven’t taken the time to develop your own identity to begin with, getting to know you is an important part of living a full and happy life. Here are some helpful tips to get to know yourself.
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Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
Necessity being the mother of invention, it struck me that contemplation didn’t depend on a particular practice.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
The idea of speaking your truth can be like venturing into a world where desires and dreams that give meaning to one’s own heartbeat instantaneously become a target for ridicule, derision, and shaming if exposed to the light of day, especially if the personal truths one espouses fall outside...
Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
The black box is awkward at best and excruciating at worst. But it’s where change happens.
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