It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes.
Interpretation
Self-acceptance comes from within and shouldn't rely on external perceptions.
This quote by Sally Field highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the struggle many people face when they allow others' opinions to shape their self-image. It suggests that true personal growth requires a shift away from seeking validation externally and emphasizes the need for inner confidence and self-worth.
In practice
In a motivational speech about self-esteem.
I find that’s one of the great things about acting-you have the opportunity to stand in somebody else’s shoes. Each character faces a dilemma in her life, and as an actor you’re able to step into that character’s skin, look through her eyes. You leave transformed, a different person, because once you live a little bit of someone’s life, it changes you.
I've never had my heart broken. It's a very sad state of affairs. I think everybody should have their heart broken. I don't think it says anything good about me at all.
But there isn't any second half of myself waiting to plug in and make me whole. It's there. I'm already whole.
When I was born, the doctor looked at my mother and said, "Congratulations, you have an actor!"
I was raised to sense what someone wanted me to be and be that kind of person. It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes.
I started to repeat to myself "If I'm not where I want to be, it's because I'm not good enough... yet." Which meant it was up to me.
Habits are funny things. What's funny, or rather tragic, is that bad habits are so predictable and avoidable. Despite this, there are people by the millions who insist on acquiring habits that are bad, expensive, and create problems. The habit they weren't going to get, got them!
Genius is not inspired. Inspiration is perspiration.
IMPROVIDENCE, n. Provision for the needs of to-day from the revenues of to-morrow.
Men with discrimination will be viewed as schemers; second, men with deep far-sightedness will be seen as cowards; and third, men with rough behaviour will be mistaken for real warriors. These are great errors.
Your temperament is what you write with, but it's also how you deal with the world.
Attitude is a paintbrush. It colors everything!
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