approach - n. to begin to deal with or think about

confidence - n. a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something

fasting - n. abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

gender - n. the state of being male or female

isolationist - n. emaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups

mirror - n. a piece of glass that reflects images

soul - n. the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to live forever