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The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is. The idea of being what you are is one that can be found in many ancient cultures. It refers to the idea that people are not what they do, but who they are. This notion is especially insightful in terms of human psychology.
People are often unaware of their true self. They see themselves through the lens of their actions and their reactions. They don’t realize that they have a true inner self that has nothing to do with their outward appearance.
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