““It wasn’t as easy for others to accept the darker side of themselves. Most like to cling to the notion that hesitation still marked the presence of morality. Deep down we were all just selfish animals. We liked to take… or be taken.””
Acknowledges difficulty confronting darker selves, noting moral hesitation and selfish animal instincts.
In simple terms: Confronting darker selves is hard; selfish instincts surface.
Accept and integrate shadow aspects responsibly.
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Self‑acceptance can be unsettling.
