The more we avoid pain (and seek comfort), we narrow our world. When difficulty arises, we repeatedly retreat to prevent confrontation.
In retaliation to being cornered, we often manufacture victimhood or become externally adventurous, avoiding the inner courage to confront ourselves.
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