Relational
The Art of Self-Acceptance
Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that self-acceptance isn’t about indulgence or looking away from your flaws. It’s about seeing yourself clearly—like polishing a mirror. This clarity doesn’t change who you are; it simply reveals your original brightness. When you stop waging war against yourself, you find the freedom to grow authentically.
To love is, first of all, to accept ourselves as we actually are.— Thich Nhat Hanh
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The thinker
Zen Master & Peace Activist
Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, poet, and peace activist who brought mindfulness practice to the West through simple, practical teachings.
Based on How to Love Yourself – Thich Nhat Hanh | On Being Podcast, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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