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it creates the friction for those that weren't going to participate anyway, forming that thin line we refer to as a border. Without borders, we don't have distinction. Without distinction, we can't define alternative values. Exclusion has a function.

My body tells me the What—the right thing to do. Then, my mind figures out the How—the best way to do it. Both are critical to living in alignmen

you can’t control how you’re seen, so stop trying

you need to shrink your ego, too. You need to not take things personally. You need to give your friends the benefit of the doubt. You need to respect other people’s space, time, needs, and not expect others to prioritize your wants over theirs. You need to treat everyone like they are important, just as you are yourself (viewing everyone as importa... See more

But living like this—with a constant, compulsive awareness of your flaws—can be tiring! The divine discontent can easily tip over into self-hatred and paralyzing perfectionism. How can you be someone with a project, with ambitions, with taste and aspirations…and not make yourself wildly, neurotically unhappy?