Not to recognize the daimonic itself turns out to be daimonic, it makes us accomplices on the side of the destructive possession.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Failing to recognize the daimonic makes one an accomplice to its destructive side.
- In plain terms
- If you ignore your powerful inner drives, you help them destroy things.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge your inner drives to avoid their destructive side.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you ignoring inside yourself?
- How does denial affect your life?
Another view
Some forces remain hidden regardless of recognition.
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