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What does it mean?
The speaker accuses another of living in delusion and avoiding reality.
In plain terms
You pretend things are different than they really are.
What can you take from it?
Avoiding reality leads to living in a dream world.

Where it applies

  • crises
  • interpersonal conflict
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • face facts
  • accept reality
  • challenge assumptions

Questions to consider

  • Are you hiding from reality?
  • What illusions protect you?

Another view

Sometimes illusion protects mental health from harsh truths.

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