Why Do We Sacrifice Our Needs to Avoid Others' Disappointment?
from The Stoic Compass
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi examine why we suppress our own needs to keep others comfortable—and whether we're actually serving them or protecting ourselves from the cost of being honest. Through their debate, you'll discover that what feels like love or loyalty often masks a learned pattern installed long ago, and that real intimacy requires letting someone see what you actually need. You'll leave with a specific practice: identifying one situation where you hid what you needed, and writing down clearly what you were afraid would happen if you hadn't. 📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon: eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF 📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi examine why we suppress our own needs to keep others comfortable—and whether we're actually serving them or protecting ourselves from the cost of being honest. Through their debate, you'll discover that what feels like love or loyalty often masks a learned pattern installed long ago, and that real intimacy requires letting someone see what you actually need. You'll leave with a specific practice: identifying one situation where you hid what you needed, and writ...
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