The deliberate aim at Peace very easily passes into its bastard substitute, Anesthesia.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking peace deliberately can easily turn into a fake version of peace where people are simply numbed to reality instead of truly at peace.
- In plain terms
- Trying too hard for peace can lead to numbness instead of real calm.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid numbing yourself while seeking peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your peace real or numbed?
- What stops you from seeking peace?
Another view
It simplifies the complex process of achieving peace.
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