“The unexamined life is not worth living.” Which also implies it’s opposite: the examined life will inform us of what makes life meaningful.

the more self-knowledge we have the better able we are to navigate what is and is not for us.

we may think about a favourite film as nothing more than a favourite film. But in paying attention, we can notice that there are parts of ourselves communicating to us through the film. Hoping that one day they will be recognised, embraced and celebrated.