- Comes from authenticity and alignment with values - Adds meaning and enjoyment from doing things ## Cultivation - Develop sound principles and commit to them - [[About me]] - Consciously reconnecting purpose/values with actions - List purposes, values - Connect the things you do/acts of kindness with purposes and values - Do said actions - Reflect on ## Downfalls - Neglecting their compassionate qualities to manifest confidence and importance - Criticism can lead to over-defending or withdrawing - Remember that criticism and rejection is not always personal, and is insightful