All my instincts, they return and the grand facade, so soon will burn without a noise, without my pride I reach out from the inside.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker sheds pride to reconnect with their true instincts.
- In plain terms
- Drop your pride and listen to your true self.
- What can you take from it?
- Let go of ego to find inner truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did ego get in your way?
- How do you connect with your instincts?
Another view
It assumes instincts are always reliable without scrutiny.
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