“The truth is, belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance.”— Brené Brown Most of us have been there. We’ve stood by someone through their darkest moments—grief, trauma, heartbreak, or a personal breakdown. We offered what we could: our time, our words, our quiet presence. And…… Continue reading When Caring Creates Distance: The Strange Aftermath of Being There
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When Actions Clash with Beliefs: Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
‘A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he questions your sources. Appeal to logic and he fails to see your point.’– Leon Festinger, A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Ever felt the sting when someone does something hurtful, only…… Continue reading When Actions Clash with Beliefs: Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
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