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The act of consciousness is central; otherwise we are overrun by the complexes. The hero in each of us is required to answer the call of individuation. We must turn away from the cacaphony of the outerworld to hear the inner voice. When we can dare to live its promptings, then we achieve personhood. We may become strangers to those who thought they knew us, but at least we are no longer strangers to ourselves.
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― The Middle Passage: From Misery to Meaning in Midlife
― The Middle Passage: From Misery to Meaning in Midlife
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How can families harm us when they love us? Very easily, unfortunately. Most of us overlook one important fact when we think love is enough: Love and respect aren't the same thing.
Love is fusion. As a baby, you belong to your parents, you're extension of them.
Respect is differentiation: you belong to yourself, and you're an extension of no one.
Differentiation is essential for happiness of adults.
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― I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
― I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
