--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: See things for what they are. Drop your…" description: "\"“See things for what they are. Drop your blinders and raise the sewer to eye level. Admit that your swimming in shit. If you don't acknowledge the turd..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/karen-marie-moning-189_ryodan_see-things-for-what-they-are-drop-your-b_479877.png" --- # See things for what they are. Drop your blinders and raise… ![“See things for what they are. Drop your blinders and raise the sewer to eye level. Admit that your swimming in shit. If you don't acknowledge the turd heading down the drain towards you; you can't dodge it.” quote by Karen Marie Moning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/karen-marie-moning-189_ryodan_see-things-for-what-they-are-drop-your-b_479877.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/karen-marie-moning-189_ryodan_see-things-for-what-they-are-drop-your-b_479877.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/karen-marie-moning-189_ryodan_see-things-for-what-they-are-drop-your-b_479877.png) > ““See things for what they are. Drop your blinders and raise the sewer to eye level. Admit that your swimming in shit. If you don't acknowledge the turd heading down the drain towards you; you can't dodge it.”” [Karen Marie Moning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-marie-moning/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages confronting harsh realities by removing self-imposed blinders and acknowledging personal flaws. **In simple terms:** Face reality, admit your problems. Key Takeaway Remove denial and address issues directly. Themes self-awareness truth growth Mood honest direct Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - therapy sessions - personal reflection - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology personal development Questions to Reflect On - What blinders are you wearing? - How can you confront your 'turds' constructively? 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