The Paradox of 'Self': the Willingness to be Seen, and Simply Being a Conduit
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Today I want to share some reflections about growing into one’s ‘self’—and ask, what exactly is a ‘self’?
In a recent professional astrology reading2 the astrologer said that I’m entering a new phase in life — one where I’m more willing to be seen. I sense the truth in this.
There was a time when hiding felt safer — not that I was even conscious of that. My younger self learned to stay ca…