Any probing question forcing a reconsideration of self is indeed triggering, but why do we hide, victimize, or lash out when asked to look inside? or respond honestly?
We exhibit a deep defense mechanism: some part of our psyche knows personal insight can destroy us.
attention awareness balance belief change choice contradiction creativity death desire discovery ego empathy fear freedom goals growth happiness identity individuality insight language life love nature pain perspective politics power present productivity psychology purpose rationality reality reason responsibility self self-awareness society stress time truth value work