Acting or reacting, we carry him in us. You can't walk away from him any more than I can. Whether you travel toward or away, he'll be the compass. He'll be the glass, full of subtle colors and astigmatisms, through which all new things will be viewed. I too have a father who haunts me, and I know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Parents or mentors permanently shape our worldview, acting as a lens for future experiences.
- In plain terms
- You always carry your influences with you.
- What can you take from it?
- Past influences filter how we see the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who shapes your view?
- Can you change it?
Another view
We can sometimes choose to ignore these influences.
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