It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
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In so far as one denies what is, one is possessed by what is not, the compulsions, the fantasies, the terrors that flock to fill the void.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Denying reality leads to being controlled by fears and illusions.
Ursula K. Le Guin's quote speaks to the importance of accepting reality as it is. When individuals deny or reject what exists, they create an emptiness within themselves that is often filled with fears, fantasies, and compulsions—essentially becoming slaves to their own illusions instead of facing the truth that could lead to personal freedom and understanding.
Themes
RealityIllusionFearAcceptanceTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about facing fears and mental health.
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