"When we discover that the truth is already in us, we are all at once our original selves"
- Dogen
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This quote by Dogen speaks with the idea that all of us have the truth within us. We are born with the knowledge of who we are and what we are implied to do in life. We may not always recognize this reality, but it exists. When we are able to acknowledge this reality, we can become our true selves. We can be genuine and live our lives in such a way that is real to ourselves. We can be confident in our decisions and trust our instinct. We can be totally free to reveal ourselves and pursue our enthusiasms. We can be our original selves, unencumbered by the expectations of others. We can be our own unique selves, living life to the max. By recognizing the fact within us, we can be our real selves and live life to the fullest.
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