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Reflections on Self-Discovery, Growth, and Transformation: Putting Yourself First

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Hillman Lentz
Mar 28, 2025
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Sometimes the deepest truths are the simplest ones—and they start with this: You have to put yourself first. Not in a selfish way, but in a way that acknowledges that unless you take care of yourself, you can’t truly take care of others. Growth and transformation begin when you stop looking outward for validation and start embracing who you are. So, thi…

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