"归属的对立面是融入。"
— Brene Brown
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Simplified Meaning:
When you belong, you feel accepted for who you really are. Fitting in means changing yourself to match others' expectations. Think of it like wearing clothes. Belonging is when you wear something comfortable that you love, while fitting in is when you wear what others say is cool, even if you don’t like it. In a group of friends, if you belong, they like you as you are. If you just fit in, you might act differently to make them like you. Belonging makes you feel happy and secure, while fitting in can feel fake and exhausting. So, it’s better to find places and people who accept you as you are.
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Authenticity Belonging Community Conformity Identity Individuality Inner self Personal growth Self-acceptance Social dynamics
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