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2268: [Part 2] The Power of Community: How it Has Changed My Life by Danae Smith on Friendships
07 Aug 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2268: Danae Smith shares her transformative journey of discovering true community and how it empowered her to embrace her authentic self. Through her move across the country and the connections she built, she learned the profound impact of a supportive and intentional community on personal growth and self-expression. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//the-power-of-community-how-it-has-changed-my-life Quotes to ponder: "Community didn't just say 'it's safe to be yourself,' it showed me that it was safe to be myself." "I'd spent years downplaying or overemphasizing parts of me and for the first time, when I encountered community back in 2012, I was safe to be all of me." "There was a vulnerability and authenticity to it I feared I'd never experience again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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