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sina pana e ijo pona la, sina pona
sina pana e ijo pona la, sina pona
you gave a good thing, so, you are good
you gave a good thing, so, you are good

A useful mindset to employ here is [https://fearofletterwriting.tumblr.com/post/130404141351/specific-positivity specific positive feedback]. Describe narrowly a good that you are grateful for. For example, "sina pana e sona pona" - you gave good knowledge.


But as with many things in toki pona, there's many ways to express yourself.
But as with many things in toki pona, there's many ways to express yourself.