oneself
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Understanding why someone acted as they did can help foster compassion for others and, importantly, for oneself.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
It’s these obstacles that make Eisenberg’s film feel all the more realistic, accurately representing how much work it takes to find oneself, an arduous process that must be experienced over and over in different ways.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
But, as originally written, “Life is a narrow bridge and the important thing, do not make oneself afraid,” reflects an important but subtle difference to “do not be afraid.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The series contemplates topics like shady lending practices by financial institutions — something that will resonate deeply with today’s economy — and the ethics of placing oneself in a news story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Perhaps the most important question one would need to ask of oneself is, Do I hold dear these things?
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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