self–discovery

noun self–dis·cov·ery \-dis-ˈkə-v(ə-)rē\

: the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings

Full Definition of SELF-DISCOVERY

: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge

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1924

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