“We are like an artist who is frightened by his own drawing of a ghost. Our creations become real to us and even haunt us.” – Thich Nhat Hanh // and simply: perceptions are always “not exactly.” and most likely completely wrong. it couldn’t be any other way. just watch that narrative you cling to girl. it may just run away with you.
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