Discovering oneself by accepting the unknown
Discovering oneself by accepting the unknown
The Unknown is Part of the Journey
Exploring what one does not master can be scary, but it is also where an essential part of oneself is revealed.
Learning as We Go
Every experience becomes an opportunity to better understand ourselves. Discovering oneself means accepting not to know everything in advance.
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