The world evades us because it becomes itself again. That stage scenery masked by habit becomes what it is. It withdraws at a distance from us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Habit makes the world feel normal, but when it fades, reality withdraws and feels strange.
- In plain terms
- Routine hides the true nature of the world from us.
- What can you take from it?
- Look past routine to see the raw reality around you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last see the world as new?
Another view
Some find comfort in the predictability of habit.
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