--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I felt horribly obvious. I wished I were…" description: "\"“I felt horribly obvious. I wished I were invisible to myself - that I could see the illusion so that I could trust it”\" — Stephenie Meyer" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/864/stephenie-meyer-91_wished-invisible_i-felt-horribly-obvious-i-wished-i-were_259603.png" --- # I felt horribly obvious. I wished I were invisible to… ![“I felt horribly obvious. I wished I were invisible to myself - that I could see the illusion so that I could trust it” quote by Stephenie Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/864/stephenie-meyer-91_wished-invisible_i-felt-horribly-obvious-i-wished-i-were_259603.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/864/stephenie-meyer-91_wished-invisible_i-felt-horribly-obvious-i-wished-i-were_259603.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/864/stephenie-meyer-91_wished-invisible_i-felt-horribly-obvious-i-wished-i-were_259603.png) > ““I felt horribly obvious. I wished I were invisible to myself - that I could see the illusion so that I could trust it”” [Stephenie Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephenie-meyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker wishes to see themselves objectively, to recognize and trust their inner illusion. **In simple terms:** Want to see yourself clearly and trust your perception. Key Takeaway Practice self‑observation. Themes self‑awareness illusion trust Mood introspective curious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - creative work - mental health Key Concepts cognitive bias mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can you observe yourself without judgment? - What illusion might you be trusting? A Different Perspective Self‑observation can be uncomfortable and may reveal painful truths. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [Life is invisible. The illusion is that what we perceive is in some way not a reflection of self. 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