"Parce que le véritable sentiment d'appartenance ne se produit que lorsque nous présentons notre moi authentique et imparfait au monde, notre sentiment d'appartenance ne peut jamais être supérieur à notre niveau d'acceptation de soi."
— Brene Brown
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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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