The Bhagavad Gita—that ancient Indian Yogic text—says that it is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection.
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- Imposter Syndrome
- Living as an Empath
- Midlife Crisis
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- Self-Realization
- Self-Worth
- Setting Limits and Boundaries
- Sexuality
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