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What does it mean?
Sleep is used as a shield against the harshness of reality.
In plain terms
They hide from reality by sleeping.
What can you take from it?
Rest can give you temporary mental distance.

Where it applies

  • feeling overwhelmed
  • needing a break

Putting it to work

  • take a nap when stressed
  • schedule regular sleep

Questions to consider

  • When is it helpful to retreat into sleep?
  • What problems might you miss by sleeping through them?

Another view

Avoiding reality doesn’t solve underlying problems.

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