Dr. Bowen's concept of the Differentiation of Self is a valuable tool for your personal development toolbox as you learn to have a healthy balance of autonomy and connectedness.

Success is rarely a straight line; it's a winding journey filled with ups and downs. Embrace failure and rejection as part of your path and let them guide you. The detours and bumps in the road can provide valuable lessons, and in the end, they may be what you need most to lead you to your greatest fulfillment.