Humans have an inherent emotional need to belong and be an important part of a group or something larger than ourselves. According to Brene Brown (featured below), as we become increasingly drawn to groups with similar ideologies, this attempt at fitting in can paradoxically lead to more loneliness and "counterfeit" connections. True belonging begins with the courage to stand alone. - Ameeta
"Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance." - Brene Brown
Editor's Note: Humans have an inherent emotional need to belong and be an important part of a group or something larger than ourselves. According to Brene Brown (featured below), as we become increasingly drawn to groups with similar ideologies, this attempt at fitting in can paradoxically lead to more loneliness and "counterfeit" connections. True belonging begins with the courage to stand alone. - Ameeta
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