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Numb to the World

When we don’t want to hear or see the real truth, we close ourselves off and make ourselves numb to situations. We play at being extraordinarily naive, with no interest in exploring the sharp points in our world. We ignore any uncomfortable messages provided by the world. We become completely numb.

From Mindfulness in Action: Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness, page 123.

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