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The Rumpus Interview with Roxane Gay

By Abigail Bereola — 2017

Roxane Gay is a force. Gay’s work taught me what it can mean to be unapologetically vulnerable, to bear both your scars and unhealed wounds, and to be transparent about your desire to be better. Her work encouraged me to think about my life and writing and people in a softer way.

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Bruce Lee’s Philosophy on Life: 6 Simple, Transformative Words.

“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.” ~ Bruce Lee The premise of his philosophy was efficiency—complete and utter efficiency of the soul.

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Why Activism Is Natural for Young People

Don't underestimate young people's power to change the world.

Heather L. Ramey, Heather Lawford

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Jonathan Van Ness of ‘Queer Eye’ Comes Out

The reality-show star says he’s living with H.I.V., and speaks about being an addict and a sexual abuse survivor.

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Alok Vaid-Menon: ‘It’s Time for a New Beauty Paradigm’

One of life’s paradoxes is that we are encouraged to “be ourselves,” but are often punished when we do.

Alok Vaid-Menon

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The Disguises We Wear Every Day

Hiding your feelings can be freeing. But eventually you have to take off the mask.

Arthur C. Brooks

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Speak Your Truth—Three Tips for Communicating Authentically

Speaking your truth is an essential aspect of living a life of passion, fulfillment, and authenticity. However, for many of us, myself included, it is much easier to talk about speaking our truth than it is to actually do it.

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10 Benefits of Speaking your Truth

Living our truth is the hardest adventure we will ever experience.

Melinda Campbell-Weber

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Always Speak the Truth

Speaking truly, to yourself and to others, does mean being authentic.

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9 Easy Ways You Can Speak Your Truth Today

Here are nine easy ways you can warm up your authenticity muscle today to prepare for a lifetime of authentic communication.

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Identity

Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.

Psychology Today Staff

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