"Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself."
MOHSIN HAMID
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High School Reading Teacher. Book lover. Sharing insights to inspire discovery. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison
In my youth, I was taught that knowledge conferred power. As I grew, I realized that knowledge alone is not enough; true power comes from awareness—understanding one's thoughts, feelings, actions, and the external world. This journey from knowledge to awareness transforms one's life, and I hope sharing these insights can inspire you as it has inspired me.
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