"Porque la verdadera pertenencia solo ocurre cuando presentamos nuestro yo auténtico e imperfecto al mundo, nuestro sentido de pertenencia nunca puede ser mayor que nuestro nivel de autoaceptación."
— Brene Brown
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Simplified Meaning:
People will truly feel like they belong somewhere only when they show their real, flawed selves. If you pretend to be perfect or act like someone else, you won't experience genuine connection with others. Think about a group of friends. If everyone is honest about their mistakes and unique personality traits, the group feels more connected and supportive. For example, if you always hide your true feelings or try to act perfect around your friends, you'll feel disconnected because you aren't being yourself. To feel truly accepted and part of a group, you need to accept yourself as you are, including all your imperfections. This self-acceptance makes it easier for others to accept you, too.
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Authenticity Belonging Identity Mental health Self-acceptance Self-love Self-worth True self Vulnerability
