Avoiding Quote by Judith Wright
“I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Living World" by Judith Wright, 1965
Self‑reflection replaces avoidance; awareness of feelings leads to authentic living.
In simple terms: Knowing yourself beats avoiding yourself.
Practice mindful self‑awareness.
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When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative work
- daily journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What feelings do you habitually numb?
- How can you gently explore them?
Self‑awareness can be uncomfortable, requiring vulnerability.