Narcissism is as much about perception as it is about interpretation.

If we’re careless in holding ourselves accountable for the conclusions that we draw from what we observe in others, we may be the narcissists that we accuse them of being.

Mindfulness, self-awareness, self-respect, and a desire to consciously claim our dignity in moments of difficulty is what creates opportunity to thrive and rise above the challenges that life throws at us.

However, before we can develop that healthier sense of self, we first need to understand who we really are rather than who we simply intended to be in moments that left others questioning our motives.

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