People want to bend us around their conception of who they want us to be.
As it is easier than going through the laborious process of understanding and respecting the complexities of that which they don’t know – because this could serve as a segue to edification.
Growth is painful.
While the shadows of cowardice offer the promise of safety.
Being resolute will be your salvation.
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it says that self belief overshadows self respect, neatly embracing security and safety within. well captured concept written well – very bold.
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They most certainly work in tandem, it is appreciated more when we aren’t oblivious to the fact.
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and I remember my mother telling me – let some one break your back bone; but do not allow yourself to bend!
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