Away Quote by Robert H. Schuller
“Negative thinking is subtle and deceptive. It wears many faces and hides behind the mask of excuses. It is important to strip away the mask and discover the real, root emotion.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Mask of Excuses”, 1995
Negative thinking disguises itself as excuses, hiding true emotions; uncovering the underlying feeling is essential for genuine change.
In simple terms: Excuses hide true feelings.
Key Takeaway
Identify and confront hidden emotions to break negative cycles.
Themes
self‑awareness
emotions
self‑improvement
truth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
self‑help
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- coaching
- personal journaling
- conflict resolution
- leadership development
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
emotional intelligence
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What excuses are you using?
- What real emotion lies beneath them?
A Different Perspective
Denial can prevent honest self‑assessment.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
