You are powerful. There's no need to 'be empowered' or validated by anything outside of you. You only need to tap into the power you possess. Pardon if that sounds like ‘motivational speakerese,’ but it’s truth. Just go for it, m’dear. Listen in to learn how Taylor Swift factors into this discussion and get a quick tip for exercising your innate strength.

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What if today's epidemic of loneliness stems from people lacking connections with themselves? In this world of nonstop inputs and interruptions, it can be challenging to be in touch with our true selves, hear our own voices over the chatter and know what we honestly, deeply need and desire. If we're not in clear self-connection, we may still feel lonely in a crowd or be out of place in a tribe. Is it time for you to connect with your true self, find your spark...and, then, find those who match your authentic vibe?

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We’ve all been there. Someone we love is struggling, and we feel it deeply, as if we’re in the situation ourselves. But we’re actually less helpful when we’re that close. Being with, not in, things with those we care about lets us be more objective and caring in ways that can help the others make progress. This is even true in relationship to ourselves! Being the curious, compassionate observer—for others and ourselves—is the key to emotional maturity.

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