Seeking support is a sign of strength from "summary" of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, MD
In our society, we often equate strength with independence. We admire those who can handle everything on their own, who never ask for help. Seeking support, on the other hand, is often seen as a sign of weakness. But what if we were to consider a different perspective? What if we were to see seeking support as a sign of strength?When we seek support, we are acknowledging our limitations. We are recognizing that we cannot do everything on our own. This takes a great deal of self-awareness and humility. It takes courage to admit that we need help, that we cannot handle ev...
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