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Your feelings do not lie to you; however, they may be…

“Your feelings do not lie to you; however, they may be based upon a false thought,or a true thought, or based upon incomplete information.” quote by David W. Earle LPC
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““Your feelings do not lie to you; however, they may be based upon a false thought,or a true thought, or based upon incomplete information.””

David W. Earle LPC

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Feelings can be misleading; they depend on thoughts that may be false, true, or incomplete.

In simple terms: Emotions reflect our thoughts, which may be inaccurate.

Key Takeaway

Question the basis of your emotions.

Themes

self-awareness psychology critical thinking

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

psychological advisory

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • decision making
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

cognitive distortion emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What thought underlies your current feeling?
  • How can you verify the information?
A Different Perspective

Emotions are not always reliable guides.

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