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What does it mean?
The speaker feels so satisfied with fantasies that reality seems inadequate.
In plain terms
Daydreams make real life feel bad.
What can you take from it?
Fantasies can overshadow reality.

Where it applies

  • loneliness
  • stress

Putting it to work

  • limit daydreaming
  • engage with reality

Questions to consider

  • What do you escape to?
  • Is daydreaming helping?

Another view

Reality often holds value too.

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