Find Peace Without Pretending

We often feel pressure to smile through everything, to be okay, look okay, and act okay. But truthfully? Some days, you're just not. And this is not an admittance of failure. It is simply being human.

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Obviously, smiling is not a requirement, although it helps more than most know; however, sometimes behind that smile is a mask, and this cover-up, our clever way of pretending, does not create peace. Sometimes, peace comes from permission to feel, to rest, and to be real.

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In this month’s exclusive feature, we explore:

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• When 'faking fine' can be harmful

• What peace really looks like (hint: it’s not always cheerful)

• How to stop performing and start healing

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Read the full article in our latest issue of our monthly magazine for paid subscribers only.

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Because sometimes, not smiling is the most honest thing you can do.