Authentic self Quote by Stephanee Killen

““I would argue that a life that lacks movement and discovery of the needs of our authentic self—true growth—fails to be in service to the higher good. It may even be accurate to say that we cannot truly be in service to others, even those whom we profess to love, without first discovering our true path. This is the path that makes our heart rejoice—although it may take all the courage we have to walk it.””

Stephanee Killen

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