The Power Of Vulnerability

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As I was scrolling through Ted Talks I came to a video called “The Power of Vulnerability" and that is how I found this quote. This quote is trying to explain that when we finally have the courage to say that we are imperfect and that it is okay to be imperfect, we will be nicer to the people around us. Accepting yourself for who you are can change your life because you can finally let go of who you think you need to be and practice on being yourself, so you can expand on a foundation of self-acceptance. Appreciating yourself will lead you to be kind to others and helping people who need your help, whether it is a homework problem for geometry or problems in their personal life. Also, when you do not have any internal problems, you can better

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