There's so much of our psychological makeup which is impermissible for us to explore because it's inappropriate or perverse or scary. I'm interested in exploring that in myself. I try to be honest with myself about everything that I feel. I'm not saying I'm able to do that all the time, but it's something I'm interested in.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-exploration and honesty about one's feelings, even when those feelings are uncomfortable.
Annette Bening's quote highlights the complexities of human psychology and the instinctive avoidance of certain emotions or thoughts deemed inappropriate or frightening. She expresses a desire to confront these feelings within herself, recognizing that while complete honesty about one's inner life can be challenging, it is a worthwhile and intriguing pursuit. This pursuit of self-awareness fosters a deeper understanding of oneself, urging others to embrace their hidden thoughts and emotions.
In practice
In a psychological seminar discussing the importance of self-reflection, this quote can highlight how confronting uncomfortable feelings can lead to personal growth.
I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly that's true. With the camera so close, you can see right down into your soul, hopefully. So being able to do that in a way is terrifying, and in another way, truly liberating. And I like that about it.
When I look at women, older than I am, in their 50s, 60, 70s, 80s, and I see women that I admire, I think, 'Oh, I get it; that's how I'm going to be.' I'm not scared. I want to be that.
Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar.
The Second Amendment says we have the right to bear arms, not to bear artillery.
True freedom means freeing oneself from the dictates of the ego and its accompanying emotions.
A hundred times have I thought New York is a catastrophe and 50 times: It is a beautiful catastrophe.
i discovered that my obsession for having each thing in the right place, each subject at the right time, each word in the right style, was not the well-deserved reward of an ordered mind, but just the opposite: a complete system of pretense invented by me to hide the disorder of my nature.
Still everyone, including the abbot, had said that he was running away from his grief. They'd had no idea what they were talking about. He'd cradled his grief, almost to the point of loving it. For so long he refused to give it up, because leaving it behind was like leaving her.
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