The more I like me, the less I want to pretend to be other people.
Interpretation
Self-acceptance leads to authenticity and reduces the desire for imitation.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity. When we learn to appreciate and like ourselves, we feel less compelled to change our identity or mimic others in order to fit in or please them. Embracing who we truly are allows us to live more genuine and fulfilling lives.
In practice
In a motivational speech about self-love and self-acceptance.
Modern women are just bombarded. There's nothing but media telling us we're all supposed to be great cooks, have great style, be great in bed, be the best mothers, speak seven languages, and be able to understand derivatives. And we don't really have women we're modeling after, so we're all looking for how to do this.
The most rewarding aspect of parenting is seeing my children be authentic. The most rewarding thing for me is to see them do anything that they're proud of.
~As a mom, you have to look at how much time you're spending with your kids. There is nothing you will regret more in your life - nothing - than not being present for your children.~
I am appalled that the term we use to talk about aging is 'anti'. Aging is human evolution in its pure form. Death, taxes and aging .... We are ALL going to age and soften and mellow and transition.
I don't ever want to make taking pictures into another way of saying 'Here I am'. Because I'm as here as I want to be.
I don't think any woman wants to be known for being beautiful or busty. I think you want to be known for who you are.
Inner #β peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your #β emotions
A man can counterfeit love, he can counterfeit faith, he can counterfeit hope and all the other graces, but it is very difficult to counterfeit humility.
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.
The greatest discoveries are those that shed light unto ourselves.
Don't be afraid of mistakes - There are none.
It will not do merely to listen to great principles. You must apply them in the practical field, turn them into constant practice. What will be the good of cramming the high - sounding dicta of the scriptures? You have first to grasp the teachings of the Shastras, and then to work them out in practical life. Do you understand? This is called practical religion.
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