That curious latin phrase at beginning of emerson’s “self reliance”. it translates into “do not seek outside yourself” or “seek nothing outside yourself”. it has been my mantra lately in everything from my work life to my personal life.
do not seek worth outside yourself(from other people’s approval)
do not seek satisfaction outside yourself(from material possessions)
do things because YOU enjoy them or think them valuable.
say things because YOU think them.
if you enjoy it,it is good. no explanation necessary.
if you think it valuable,then it is so.
your thoughts are worthwhile all in their own.
ain’t that a novel idea?
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