Paradoxically, we fail to disclose ourselves to other people because we want so much to be loved. Because we feel that way, we present ourselves as someone we think can be loved and accepted, and we conceal whatever would mar that image.
The act of writing bears something in common with the act of love. The writer, at his most productive moments, just flows. He gives of that which is … - Sidney Jourard
The act of writing bears something in common with the act of love. The writer, at his most productive moments, just flows. He gives of that which is …
- Sidney Jourard
Paradoxically, we fail to disclose ourselves to other people because we want so much to be loved. Because we feel that way, we present ourselves as s… - Sidney Jourard
Paradoxically, we fail to disclose ourselves to other people because we want so much to be loved. Because we feel that way, we present ourselves as s…
You cannot collaborate with another person toward some common end unless you know him. How can you know him, and he you, unless you have engaged in e… - Sidney Jourard
You cannot collaborate with another person toward some common end unless you know him. How can you know him, and he you, unless you have engaged in e…
This loss of self contributes to illness in its myriad forms. - Sidney Jourard
This loss of self contributes to illness in its myriad forms.
We camouflage our true being before others to protect ourselves against criticism or rejection. This protection comes at a steep price... we are misu… - Sidney Jourard
We camouflage our true being before others to protect ourselves against criticism or rejection. This protection comes at a steep price... we are misu…
Actualization of self cannot be sought as a goal in its own right. . . . Rather, it seems to be a by-product of active commitment of one's talents to… - Sidney Jourard
Actualization of self cannot be sought as a goal in its own right. . . . Rather, it seems to be a by-product of active commitment of one's talents to…
Amazement and wonder signify that one's concepts of self and of the world and of other people are ready to be re-formed. - Sidney Jourard
Amazement and wonder signify that one's concepts of self and of the world and of other people are ready to be re-formed.
We encourage people to believe that there is only one identity, one role, one way for them to be, one value for them to fulfill, rather than a host o… - Sidney Jourard
We encourage people to believe that there is only one identity, one role, one way for them to be, one value for them to fulfill, rather than a host o…
We learn to deceive ourselves while we are trying to deceive others. - Sidney Jourard
We learn to deceive ourselves while we are trying to deceive others.
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