Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it....
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests that being realistic causes more stress than ignoring reality.
- In plain terms
- Reality causes stress for those who face it.
- What can you take from it?
- Facing the truth often hurts more than ignoring it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle hard truths?
- Is ignorance ever helpful?
Another view
It implies ignorance is a valid long-term coping strategy.
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