Celebrate your unique strengths and abilities from "summary" of Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck
When you were very young, you were probably told over and over how special and unique you were. But as you grew older, society began to shape you into a more acceptable version of yourself. You were taught that certain qualities were desirable while others were not. You were told to conform, to fit in, to be like everyone else. And so, you started to hide your true self, your unique strengths and abilities, in order to be accepted by others. But as you journey through life, you begin to realize that this façade is not sustainable. You feel a disconnect between who you are and who you pretend to be. You realize that in order to live a fulfilling and authentic life, you must embrace and celebrate your true self, with all its quirks and idiosyncrasies. This is where the concept of celebrating your unique strengths and abilities comes in. It is about acknowledging and honoring th...
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