Existential intelligence: This is my most refined intelligence. It led me to the conclusion that everything in life is inherently meaningless and that it’s the human mind that labels things and categorizes them. It allowed me to have much more respect for other people because I understood that there’s no such things as absolute truths, only half truths and what might be true for you might not be true for others. This also taught me the importance of your mindset(a growth mindset) and giving things meanings that serve you, even if it’s an unfavorable situation. You can have everything and lose it because of a negative mindset however you can having nothing but a positive mindset and conquer the world.

One difference I found between this article and in the book is that in the book the attachment type “organized insecure resistant” wasn’t mentioned so I had no idea it existed.

A similarity is that both the article and the book stress the importance of a secure attachment style for the child to be shielded from mental illnesses and be less likely to encounter problems as an adult.

I found this article credible because at the end it gives credit to all the sources used. In addition to that, I recognized the url of this website and I know NCBI is a respected and credible database.

This story is about a boy becoming friends with a mole, a fox and a horse. The mole teaches us the power of love and how it can make a big change for a person. The fox represents a person who had bad experiences that led them to be distrustful and guarded but then learns to open up to accept love, because yes hiding yourself will protect you from potential hurt but it robs you from the chances of receiving love. The horse is wise and teaches us the importance of vulnerability. These friends embark on a journey to find a home but they discover that “home” isnt a physical place but is found in connections we make with friends and loved ones. At surface level this book might look like a kid’s story but it’s very deep and metaphorical and can be healing for so many people as anyone would be able to relate to these characters and learn from them how to tackle their problems. Two of my favorite quotes from this book are: "Don't measure how valuable you are by the way you are treated," said the horse.” and “We often wait for kindness...but being kind to yourself can start now.” I believe that this books help a lot with emotional maturity and supports a growth mindset.

This is also a book I’ve personally read and learned a lot from. It teaches us about attachment styles and helps you identify which one you have. She also goes into depths about how to cope with your attachment style and how to develop more secure patterns. I believe that this a good read for teens as this is usually the period where most people get in relationships in and it could help prevent a lot of trauma as well as identify red flags in others. I’ve personally read this when I was a teen and gained a lot from it which is why I would recommend it to other teens.