If you’re 35 and single and it’s a choice, it feels fine. So I didn’t settle with the wrong person yet. Big deal!
Drew BarrymoreRead
I used to look in the mirror and feel shame, I look in the mirror now and I absolutely love myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance and love.
Drew Barrymore reflects on her personal growth and transformation in how she perceives herself. Initially, she felt shame and negative emotions when looking in the mirror, but through her experiences and self-reflection, she has reached a point of genuine self-love and appreciation for herself. This powerful evolution highlights the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth in overcoming insecurities.
Themes
Self-LoveAcceptanceGrowthTransformationConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
Before starting a self-care workshop, this quote is a perfect reminder of the importance of self-acceptance.
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That thing, that moment, when you kiss someone and everything around becomes hazy and the only thing in focus is you and this person and you realize that that person is the only person that youre supposed to kiss for the rest of your life, and for one moment you get this amazing gift and you want to laugh and you want to cry because you feel so lucky that you found it and so scared that that it will go away all at the same time.
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