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Episode 3210:

Vironika Tugaleva offers a transformative perspective on the relationship between self-discovery and self-respect, urging readers to embrace their whole selves, including the parts they’ve hidden or judged. Her reflections challenge the idea that self-improvement starts with shame, proposing instead that true change begins with unconditional self-acceptance.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.vironika.org/self-discovery-self-respect/

Quotes to ponder:

"Self-respect isn’t something you earn by becoming a better person. It’s something you discover when you realize you were worthy all along."

"To reject who you are is to reject your own humanity."

"You can’t hate yourself into change. You can’t reject yourself into growth. That’s not how it works."

Episode references:

The Untethered Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379

The Mastery of Love: https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Love-Practical-Relationship-Toltec/dp/1878424424

The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X

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