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01Undated

All men are ‘real men’, whether they wear KingGees or a pink tutu.

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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02Undated

Centuries of social conditioning has created a generational fear among women of being perceived as masculine.This is where all the shaming and labels come into play, which perpetuate the oppression of girls and women. As a society we shame girls with deep voices or masculine features and we shame boys with soft voices or effeminate gestures. Girls get called "too manly" and boys get called "too girly". The only solution I can think of is to be unashamedly "you". If that means challenging stereotypes and gender norms, go right ahead!

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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03Undated

Dear Men Everywhere,Please don't think that being a feminist means we hate you or don't need you. -We absolutely love you and couldn't live without you! ...We are just on a mission to be treated equally and with respect. No hard feelings. With love, Feminists of the World xoxoox P.S. Yes we do shave our legs!

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04Undated

What I am or am not wearing does not correlate with my competency as a professional, a mother, or a feminist role model. My clothes do not define me and nor does my nakedness. I define me.

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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05Undated

What I am or am not wearing does not correlate with my competency as a professional, a mother, or a feminist role model. My clothes don't define me and neither does my nakedness. I define me.

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06Undated

There is a need for promoting women's sexual agency in today's society, because if it wasn't an issue, terms such as 'female sexual empowerment' would be made redundant. The fact that we merely have this vocabulary is indicative of that.

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07Undated

Don't let society fool you into believing that if you don't have a girlfriend or boyfriend then you're destined for a life of misery. The Dalai Lama has been single for the last 80 years and he is one of the happiest people on earth. Stop searching for happiness in places outside of yourself, and start finding it where it has always been: within you.

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08Undated

I do not subscribe to the abuse "victim" or "survivor" mentality. I have experienced every kind of abuse imaginable and I am and always have been the most happy go-lucky, positive and life affirming person around. Your labels do not serve you, so don't use them as an excuse to be miserable. You have a beautiful life to live, so accept the beauty and start living.

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09Undated

Don't allow yourself to be fooled by how "nice" a person appears to be, measure a person's virtuousness by the way in which they treat others with their words and actions .

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10Undated

Gratitude is the antidote for misery. When you are counting your blessings you are too busy to be counting your problems.

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The difference between a conventional counsellor and an empowerment counsellor is that a conventional therapist will allow you to dwell in your pit of misery for months, years and possibly even decades; whereas an empowerment counsellor will challenge you to recognise that your past pains and seemingly negative experiences are the very key to accessing your greatest self.

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12Undated

Sacred blessings and divine opportunities appear in your life disguised as unforeseen changes and challenging circumstances.

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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13Undated

The only person you should ever fear losing in a relationship is you yourself.

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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14Undated

We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need, because it is the most simple of gestures that make the most significant of differences.

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15Undated

When you begin to relinquish your ego, you will no longer feel compelled to prove to people how busy you are in an attempt to validate your sense of worth.

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16Undated

A good manager instills staff with self-confidence, teaches them to believe in themselves and helps them to realise their brilliance. Do not ever treat your staff with disrespect. It is competent until proven incompetent; not incompetent til proven competent.

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17Undated

Always remember to give yourself the kindness, compassion and consideration you give to others.

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18Undated

The difference between a professional victim and an empowered person is NOT what has happened to them, but the way in which they REACT to what has happened to them.

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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19Undated

Motivation may be what starts you off, but it's habit that keeps you going back for more. Are your habits working for you or against you? Are your habits helping you to achieve your goals or hindering the process?

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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20Undated

If you have control over yourself, you have no desire to control others.

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21Undated

You are never alone as long as you are in the company of your precious self.

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22Undated

Remember that this is YOUR LIFE, and nothing is more important than YOU.

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23Undated

Practise really seeing yourself in the mirror. This is NOT about examining yourself. This is about you looking beyond your external image to connect with your soul. Look upon yourself with complete appreciation and acceptance. You are so beautiful.

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24Undated

Yes, you ARE important enough; and yes, your needs and wants DO matter.

Miya Yamanouchi / quote

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