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Why Finding Yourself Is Important To Living A Fulfilling Life
Throughout life, we start to change as we age. I’m not just talking about appearance, but more about who your soul is: how we think, what our political views are, what we like to do for fun, who we want to hang out with, what foods we like, what we want to do with our life, etc. All of these... Read more
11/03/2022
How to Love Yourself When You’re Queer
I used to say that if I could choose to be straight, I would. Not anymore.
The first time I told my dad I liked a girl, he didn’t really react. We were running on a nearby bike track and we’d stopped to take a break. Since I had a close relationship with him, I wanted to tell him first,... Read more
10/27/2022
“Self-love, self-respect, self-worth: There’s a reason they all start with ‘self.’ You can’t find them in anyone else.”
Below are some of the most powerful ways I’ve discovered to do just that:
- Focus on being someone who loves.
If you’re in a place today where you don’t love yourself, it’s hard to take a quantum leap and become someone who does. Just like when you’re building muscles, self-love takes consistent practice.
Instead of loving yourself, focus on... Read more
10/17/2022
How We Are Confusing Self-Love with Narcissism In This Generation
self-love is not narcissistic
For a healthy mentality, it is of the utmost importance that we as individuals learn to love and accept ourselves. But as with anything else, there is a limit to this love. And if allowed to transform into a kind of obsession, then you may be dealing with narcissism.
In today’s society, it is considered taboo... Read more
10/07/2022
But Isn’t Loving Yourself is Selfish? Isn’t It Narcissistic?
A lot of people out there believe that thinking about oneself is selfish or narcissistic. But I believe that is not true.
The reason why we think like that is mainly because of our social conditioning. We come across a lot of stories about love, compassion, and sacrifice, and we begin to feel selfish when it comes to self-love.
When... Read more
10/05/2022
Self-Love is Key
Humans have a tendency to worry excessively about interpersonal interactions. However, in actuality, your relationship with yourself is the only one that truly matters in life.
You are the only person who goes through life with you. From birth to death, you are the only person in the world. I don't want to sound morbid, but I just want to... Read more
10/01/2022
A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY
Four years ago, life rewarded me for all the challenges I embraced in search of self-improvement. My spirits rose when I was selected to be a YES student and I realized that I was going to spend a full year in the United States. Before that moment, living on the other side of the Atlantic had always equated — for... Read more
09/30/2022
How To Develop Self-Confidence
I've had confidence issues for a lot of my life. Actually, I've gone through phases where I was incredibly self-assured and then a self-esteem vampire. I've seen the token from both sides.
You don't "just get confidence from birth." You have to work on it over time and with practice. These are a few things, in my opinion, that can... Read more
09/30/2022
What might be the best way to truly find yourself, specifically your self identity and who you are as a person?
I'm still working through this at the age of 33. But recently, I completed a course in Buddhist psychology that clarified this problem. Perhaps it can also be useful in this situation. But let me start with Western thought first.
The two main categories of self-concepts are existential and essential. The self is viewed by essentialists as something to be
09/30/2022
How you know when you 'found yourself'
How do you know when a day has been wonderful or when a meal has been genuinely satisfying? How do you tell whether a friendship or a first date has been truly enjoyable? You just have a feeling...
Additionally, I've discovered that life changes and that simply being alive changes.
When you know yourself, your fear decreases. Much less fear,... Read more
09/29/2022
Four ways to get to know yourself
What makes you happy? What makes you tick? And likewise, what makes you unhappy and takes away your feeling of contentment?
You can only know the answers to the above questions if you know yourself. Knowing yourself might be easier said than done. For those of you who want some guidance, have a look at the four tips below;
1.... Read more
09/20/2022
What are some psychological facts about attracting people?
- “I love you” has a more emotional effect on the brain when it’s whispered into theleft ear.
- Posture matters: If you stand up straight and make an eye contact while talking to the people you are attracted to, will make you more confident and attractive.
- A strong sense of humoris thought to be a sign of intelligence.... Read more
09/10/2022
What did you learn too late in life?
1.) Not everything is precious.
2.) People hate the truth and call it disrespect.
3.) Second chances are mostly mistakes.
4.) Chasing people won’t make them stay.
5.) Never revenge, let them realize.
6.) Protect your heart from temporary people. Meet for serious relationship only:
7.) People lie, actions don’t.
8.) Days are ok, but the nights hurt.
9.) Change... Read more
09/10/2022
Top 7 Stoic dont's
Top 7 Stoic dont’s
- Don’t be overheard complaining, not even to yourself.
- Don’t talk more than you listen. Two ears, one mouth, remember Zeno
- **Don’t tie your identity to the things you own.**Those things are fragile and can be taken from you anytime
- Don’t compare yourself to others. The ultimate thief of joy
- Don’t suffer imagined troubles.It will happen... Read more
09/10/2022