I love how the message of SpongeBob as a character is that you don't have to suppress your joyful nature to be an adult. You can be an adult thats true to themselves and in touch with their silly side. You should just be you since you're the only person who can ever be you
the funniest part about ppl pleasing is no one is pleased, ppl actually find you extremely annoying and spineless, and for that u will suffer. theres no real reward with conflict avoidance
we must free ourselves from the shackles of embarrassment in pursuit of genuine connection, for risk is a natural requirement for authenticity. blurt out a random compliment!!!! commit that faux pas!!!! say your uhms and ahhs!!!!