--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My life is an abstract life. I am…" description: "\"“My life is an abstract life. I am avoiding it everyday and it’s avoiding me everyday.”\" — Shankar Lamichhane" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/shankar-lamichhane-45484_life_my-life-is-an-abstract-life-i-am-avoidin_982287.jpg" --- # My life is an abstract life. I am avoiding it everyday and… ![“My life is an abstract life. I am avoiding it everyday and it’s avoiding me everyday.” quote by Shankar Lamichhane](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/shankar-lamichhane-45484_life_my-life-is-an-abstract-life-i-am-avoidin_982287.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/shankar-lamichhane-45484_life_my-life-is-an-abstract-life-i-am-avoidin_982287.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/shankar-lamichhane-45484_life_my-life-is-an-abstract-life-i-am-avoidin_982287.jpg) > ““My life is an abstract life. I am avoiding it everyday and it’s avoiding me everyday.”” [Shankar Lamichhane](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shankar-lamichhane/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Living abstractly and avoiding reality creates a loop where both the self and life evade each other. **In simple terms:** Avoiding life makes it avoid you. Key Takeaway Confront reality directly. Themes existential avoidance self-awareness Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily decision making - mental health therapy - creative expression Key Concepts philosophy psychology mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What does “abstract life” mean to you? - How can you break the avoidance cycle? 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