self-exploration
noun
self-ex·plo·ra·tion
ˌself-ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən 
-ˌsplȯ-
: the examination and analysis of one's own unrealized spiritual or intellectual capacities
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For me, art and my own self-exploration is the same process.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 July 2024
Frazer has delivered a break-up album that effortlessly moves through cinematic soul, street-soul, Rumours-esque soft rock, Latin tropicalia, and lo-fi gospel, while never losing a cohesive thread of the self-exploration required to transcend heartbreak.
—Blake Gillespie, SPIN, 28 June 2024
Of course, passengers can always go off on their own–but new-to-cruisers should note that not all ports are convenient for self-exploration, particularly if the cruise terminal is far from local attractions.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2024
Either way, something is clear: For all the past Oaks albums that presented exorcism as catharsis or self-exploration, Showalter is fundamentally changed here.
—Ryan Leas, SPIN, 6 June 2024
The goal of that mission is never fully made clear, and what could have been a curious piece of cinematic self-exploration feels more like a self-indulgent running gag that isn’t all that funny.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The Total Wealth Academy founder creates a safe yet challenging environment for self-exploration and growth to help individuals overcome LAG and pursue a more balanced and purposeful life.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Art is a process of openness, of self-exploration, of taking risks.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Fragrance, the May December actor says, is integral to his self-exploration and daily routine.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 July 2024
Frazer has delivered a break-up album that effortlessly moves through cinematic soul, street-soul, Rumours-esque soft rock, Latin tropicalia, and lo-fi gospel, while never losing a cohesive thread of the self-exploration required to transcend heartbreak.
—Blake Gillespie, SPIN, 28 June 2024
Of course, passengers can always go off on their own–but new-to-cruisers should note that not all ports are convenient for self-exploration, particularly if the cruise terminal is far from local attractions.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2024
Either way, something is clear: For all the past Oaks albums that presented exorcism as catharsis or self-exploration, Showalter is fundamentally changed here.
—Ryan Leas, SPIN, 6 June 2024
The goal of that mission is never fully made clear, and what could have been a curious piece of cinematic self-exploration feels more like a self-indulgent running gag that isn’t all that funny.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The Total Wealth Academy founder creates a safe yet challenging environment for self-exploration and growth to help individuals overcome LAG and pursue a more balanced and purposeful life.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Art is a process of openness, of self-exploration, of taking risks.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Fragrance, the May December actor says, is integral to his self-exploration and daily routine.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Self-exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-exploration. Accessed 8 Jul. 2024.
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