as in self-realization
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the process of fully developing and using your abilities
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- self-realization
- self-fulfillment
- self-discovery
- self-exploration
- introspection
- self-awareness
- self-reflection
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Even when characters get a moment of self-realization, Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah’s book, including sizeable chunks of the screenplay, replaces drama with platitudes or dialogue gags.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025 -
But the director maintains a strong level of realistic tension, sticking to Camille’s side as the boy takes plenty of blows but dishes out plenty as well, jabbing his way towards a form of self-realization.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Turner-Seed’s own writing lays bare a struggle for self-fulfillment, to reconcile the traditional values pushed by her Jewish immigrant parents with a restless need to discover and make her own way.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The film explores the dilemma of choosing between self-fulfillment and familial obligations, showing how Joyce learns to embrace her mother’s modern family business and reflecting on the challenges of a globalized generation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leave it to Mercury retrograde in Leo on July 18 to bring travel and communication hiccups, especially around themes of learning, long-distance and self-discovery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Between life, family and self-discovery, career paths are more likely to resemble a climbing wall than a ladder.—
Melissa DiMuro,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Agathe’s love life as one of self-exploration and forgoes any side story spotlighting male competition.—
Hannah Benson
May 16,
Literary Hub,
16 May 2025
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Each of the disciples have their own secrets to bear, life taking them on some brutal pathways, the piece leaning into powerful introspection.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Generally, the Cars movies have been more about satisfying family entertainment than the big emotional moments and introspection Pixar is known for.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Then, to have the self-awareness to cycle back to the man at 35, who learned to love himself and others while resisting temptations, was a masterful stroke in frank storytelling.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Focusing on cultivating self-awareness regarding own values, belief systems and world views.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The film’s poise and structure create a perfect vacuum of self-reflection.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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There’s no better time for self-reflection with Mercury moving into Leo.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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