In addition to their role as emotion generators, many…

In addition to their role as emotion generators, many of these DIY rituals accrue meaning by connecting us with the active process social scientists call identity work. These rituals are personal; creating them inspires a sense of ownership, of having imbued them with and used them to express a sense of self that is unique.

— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)

Also belongs to

• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)

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