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.
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right when the head is totally wrong
The strongest symptom of wisdom in man is his being sensible of his own follies.
When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.
Depression can be the sand that makes the pearl. Most of my best _x000D_ work came out of it.
I always remember an epitaph which is in the cemetery at Tombstone, Arizona. It says: 'Here lies Jack Williams. He done his damnedest.' I think that is the greatest epitaph a man can have - When he gives everything that is in him to do the job he has before him. That is all you can ask of him and that is what I have tried to do.
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