--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I like being centered around people and…" description: "\"I like being centered around people and relationships and having the heart involved. For me, I have to play that in her work life as well because that'..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ac/sarah-shahi-8734_life_i-like-being-centered-around-people-and_2477702.jpg" --- # I like being centered around people and relationships and… ![“I like being centered around people and relationships and having the heart involved. For me, I have to play that in her work life as well because that's what Kate is, you know? Her being a mediator and fighting a system is almost like a drug to her, she has to do it. She's like a moth to a flame…” quote by Sarah Shahi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ac/sarah-shahi-8734_life_i-like-being-centered-around-people-and_2477702.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ac/sarah-shahi-8734_life_i-like-being-centered-around-people-and_2477702.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ac/sarah-shahi-8734_life_i-like-being-centered-around-people-and_2477702.jpg) > “I like being centered around people and relationships and having the heart involved. For me, I have to play that in her work life as well because that's what Kate is, you know? Her being a mediator and fighting a system is almost like a drug to her, she has to do it. She's like a moth to a flame with it. She's so attracted to it.” [Sarah Shahi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sarah-shahi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She thrives on mediating conflicts and challenging systems, finding purpose and excitement in confronting adversity, similar to a moth drawn to flame. **In simple terms:** She finds purpose in mediating and fighting systems. Key Takeaway Channel conflict-driven energy into constructive action. Themes mediation conflict purpose adversity Mood passionate intense Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - workplace negotiations - social activism - personal growth Key Concepts psychology activism personal drive Questions to Reflect On - What motivates you to take on challenging conflicts? - How can you balance intensity with self‑care? 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