I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Facing harsh truths directly while refusing to accept them can be a form of coping.
- In plain terms
- Look at reality directly but choose not to accept it.
- What can you take from it?
- Denial can coexist with awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is denial ever useful?
- Can you see reality but ignore it?
Another view
Denial can prevent necessary change.
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